Tough debut for Auqib Nabi as Indian bowler concedes 84 runs against West Indies
Dubai: Auqib Nabi endured a difficult start to his international career after the Jammu and Kashmir pacer conceded 84 runs in 8.5 overs on his India debut against West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati. Nabi was handed his first international cap after replacing Nitish Reddy in India’s XI. He became the third cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to represent India in international cricket after…
Dubai: Auqib Nabi's international debut as an Indian bowler was far from smooth, as he allowed 84 runs to the West Indies in 8.5 overs during their second ODI match in Guwahati. Nabi earned his first cap after replacing Nitish Reddy in the Indian team. This marked the third time a cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir had represented India in international cricket, following Parvez Rasool and Umran Malik.
Despite the challenging start, Nabi's performance was eclipsed by Gurnoor Brar, who conceded 96 runs in his 10 overs. Nabi's economy rate stood at 9.50, with him conceding a no-ball and seven wides. He also allowed 9 fours and a six. The West Indies batted exceptionally well, amassing 405/7, a remarkable total for an ODI, which included centuries from John Campbell, Shai Hope, and Amir Jangoo.
This performance put immense pressure on India. For Nabi, the figures may not define his international career. The 29-year-old was instrumental in Jammu and Kashmir's historic maiden Ranji Trophy win, taking 60 wickets in the 2025-26 season and being named Player of the Tournament. Though his debut was tough, Nabi has ample time to recover and demonstrate why he earned his opportunity.
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