Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi has received his maiden India Test call-up after being named as a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The 29-year-old pacer earned his place in the national squad following a remarkable run of performances in domestic cricket and India A matches.
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Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out of Sri Lanka Test Series as BCCI Prioritises Long-Term Fitness
India have suffered a major setback ahead of their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, with premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah ruled out after the BCCI medical team advised him to continue his rehabilitation instead of making an early return to competitive cricket. The decision comes as India continue to battle an injury crisis, with several frontline players already unavailable for the tour.
West Indies Eye Series Sweep as Pakistan Look to Bounce Back in 2nd Test at Queen’s Park Oval
West Indies will aim to clinch their first Test series victory over Pakistan in more than two decades when the teams meet in the second and final Test of the 2026 Pakistan tour of the Caribbean. The match begins on Sunday at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad, with the hosts carrying momentum after a 90-run victory in the opening Test.
Shan Masood Ruled Out of Second Test Against West Indies With Finger Injury
Shan Masood has been ruled out of Pakistan’s second Test against the West Indies in Port of Spain because of a finger injury sustained during the opening Test in Trinidad. The Pakistan Test batter injured the index finger of his left hand after being struck by a delivery from Jayden Seales, and his availability for the upcoming England series will depend on his recovery.
England Reappoint Joe Root as Test Captain, Name Stephen Fleming Head Coach
England have reappointed Joe Root as their Test captain and named former New Zealand batter Stephen Fleming as the team’s new head coach following the departures of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday.
Stephen Fleming Favourite to Become England’s New Test Head Coach
Stephen Fleming has emerged as the ECB’s preferred candidate to become England’s next Test head coach following the departure of Brendon McCullum from the role. Fleming, who recently stepped down as Chennai Super Kings head coach, has held talks with England managing director Rob Key and is currently considered the clear favourite for the position.