'Udhar nahi jaana': Auqib Nabi recalls how India call-up came as a surprise

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi never expected to be called up for India's Test cricket squad, despite having played consistently well for his state team. Nabi's call-up came as a surprise when he replaced injured fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. Nabi, who had always believed that his performances would lead to an India call-up, expressed his joy upon receiving the news and credited his family for their support.

Saransh Jain, an uncapped player from Madhya Pradesh, also spoke about the patience required in Test cricket and how he had worked hard for years to reach the national team. Both players recounted how they learned about their selections, with Saransh discovering the news while driving to the temple and Nabi receiving the call while at the airport waiting for a flight.