Total shame: Auqib Nabi omission from Afghanistan Test leaves fans furious
IND vs AFG: Auqib Nabi's omission from India's Afghanistan Test squad sparked outrage among fans despite the Jammu and Kashmir pacer enjoying a sensational domestic season.
Auqib Nabi’s omission from India’s squad for the upcoming Afghanistan Test has sparked outrage among cricket fans, with many questioning the selectors’ decision after the Jammu and Kashmir pacer’s outstanding domestic season. India announced their squads for the one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan on May 19, with several fresh faces earning opportunities, but Nabi failed to make the cut despite his remarkable rise over the past year.
India vs Afghanistan, ODI and Test squads announcement Highlights
Social media was flooded with reactions soon after the announcement, as supporters pointed to Nabi’s Ranji Trophy heroics and consistent performances across formats. Many fans felt the right-arm seamer had done enough to earn at least a maiden Test call-up, especially with India managing the workload of senior bowlers ahead of a packed international calendar.
The selectors instead chose to rest established names like Jasprit Bumrah while handing opportunities to emerging players such as Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar. However, Nabi’s absence from the Test squad quickly became one of the biggest talking points following the announcement.
Here's how fans reacted to Auqib Nabi's Afghanistan Test snub
Auqib Nabi’s Ranji Trophy heroics
Nabi’s omission became even more surprising considering the season he enjoyed for Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy. The fast bowler played a central role in guiding the side to their historic maiden Ranji Trophy triumph earlier this year. Nabi finished the tournament with a sensational 60 wickets in just 10 matches at an average of 12.56 and was named Player of the Tournament.
He produced several match-winning spells during the campaign, including a stunning performance in the semifinal against Bengal, where he picked up nine wickets in the match and also contributed valuable runs with the bat. Earlier in the knockout stages, Nabi’s 12-wicket haul against Madhya Pradesh helped Jammu and Kashmir reach their first-ever Ranji semifinal.
Nabi was then rewarded at the IPL 2026 auction when Delhi Capitals snapped him up for a massive Rs 8.40 crore. Nabi will now have to wait longer for a potential India debut, even as fans continue to debate his omission from the Afghanistan series squads.
Auqib Nabi’s omission from India’s squad for the upcoming Afghanistan Test has sparked outrage among cricket fans, with many questioning the selectors’ decision after the Jammu and Kashmir pacer’s outstanding domestic season. India announced their squads for the one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan on May 19, with several fresh faces earning opportunities, but Nabi failed to make the cut despite his remarkable rise over the past year.
India vs Afghanistan, ODI and Test squads announcement Highlights
Social media was flooded with reactions soon after the announcement, as supporters pointed to Nabi’s Ranji Trophy heroics and consistent performances across formats. Many fans felt the right-arm seamer had done enough to earn at least a maiden Test call-up, especially with India managing the workload of senior bowlers ahead of a packed international calendar.
The selectors instead chose to rest established names like Jasprit Bumrah while handing opportunities to emerging players such as Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar. However, Nabi’s absence from the Test squad quickly became one of the biggest talking points following the announcement.
Here's how fans reacted to Auqib Nabi's Afghanistan Test snub
Auqib Nabi’s Ranji Trophy heroics
Nabi’s omission became even more surprising considering the season he enjoyed for Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy. The fast bowler played a central role in guiding the side to their historic maiden Ranji Trophy triumph earlier this year. Nabi finished the tournament with a sensational 60 wickets in just 10 matches at an average of 12.56 and was named Player of the Tournament.
He produced several match-winning spells during the campaign, including a stunning performance in the semifinal against Bengal, where he picked up nine wickets in the match and also contributed valuable runs with the bat. Earlier in the knockout stages, Nabi’s 12-wicket haul against Madhya Pradesh helped Jammu and Kashmir reach their first-ever Ranji semifinal.
Nabi was then rewarded at the IPL 2026 auction when Delhi Capitals snapped him up for a massive Rs 8.40 crore. Nabi will now have to wait longer for a potential India debut, even as fans continue to debate his omission from the Afghanistan series squads.
