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By Wire Chronicle Bureau•Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:36 PM1 min readVerified Wire Report
Auqib Nabi Earns Maiden India Call-Up for New Zealand ODIs Following Prasidh Krishna Injury
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Rising pace sensation Auqib Nabi has officially earned a coveted spot in the Indian national cricket team for the first three One Day Internationals of the upcoming series against New Zealand, selectors announced on Tuesday.
The strategic squad adjustment was necessitated after regular frontline fast bowler Prasidh Krishna was ruled out of the initial fixtures due to an unexpected injury setback, prompting the selection committee to tap into emerging domestic talent.
According to sports broadcasts by News Live TV (Assam), the national team management placed their trust in Nabi's recent domestic form to maintain bowling firepower, despite the significant void left by Krishna's absence.
With the opening encounter fast approaching, all eyes will be on how the young speedster integrates into the senior setup and whether he secures a playing XI berth during the high-pressure matches against the visiting Black Caps.