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Auqib Nabi, Saransh Jain earn maiden India Test call-up
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi and Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain have been called up to India's Test squad for the first time, replacing the injured Jasprit Bumrah for the two-Test…
The Story in Brief
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi and Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain have been called up to India's Test squad for the first time, replacing the injured Jasprit Bumrah for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting in Galle. Both players earned their spots after standout domestic performances, including Nabi's role in Jammu and Kashmir's historic Ranji Trophy title and Jain's part in Madhya Pradesh's 2021-22 Ranji win.
Nabi learned of his selection at the airport while heading to a camp; he initially could not believe it. Jain got the news while driving to a temple. Both said they never lost faith, believing consistent performances would bring the call-up. 'You have to have patience in Test cricket,' Jain told the BCCI. Nabi said, 'I knew I would get the call-up today or tomorrow because when you are doing well for so many years, you are meant to get the returns.'
The Indian Opinion
Stories like Nabi and Jain's are heartening but often feed a lazy narrative that domestic grind alone guarantees national selection. The truth is less romantic: injuries cleared the path. For every Nabi, dozens of consistent performers never get a look-in. The real test for Indian cricket isn't whether patience is rewarded, but whether selectors will give such players a proper run before rushing back stars. Watch how many chances Nabi and Jain get in this series before Bumrah returns.
Source: rediff.com
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