'Hungry Nabi will excel in Sri Lanka': J&K skipper Paras Dogra

Updated On: 08 August, 2026 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure

J&K skipper Paras Dogra believes teammate and pacer Auqib Nabi, who recently earned his maiden India call-up, will justify the faith of selectors by making a strong impression in the upcoming two-Test series in Sri Lanka

Listen to this article :

J&K pacer Auqib Nabi celebrates the wicket of Karnataka’s Karun Nair on Day Three of the Ranji Trophy final in Hubballi earlier this year. Pic/PTI

As if winning the Ranji Trophy was not enough, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) skipper Paras Dogra’s joy has doubled ever since he learnt that his star pacer Auqib Nabi has earned his maiden India call-up for the upcoming two-Test series, starting in Sri Lanka on August 15.

Nabi, 29, who played a crucial role in J&K’s first Ranji championship triumph, claiming 60 scalps last season, will be replacing injured pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the series that kicks off in Galle.