Nabi gets India call, replaces injured Bumrah

India have drafted uncapped seamer Auqib Nabi into their Test squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour after pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out through injury.

The 29-year-old Jammu and Kashmir quick earned his maiden national call-up following an outstanding domestic campaign, claiming 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 in 2025-26 to help his side win their maiden title.

Nabi also impressed for India A in Sri Lanka with six wickets in two first-class matches. Bumrah continues to recover from a left knee injury sustained during the One Day International series against England. The squad departs for Sri Lanka on Tuesday.