Auqib Nabi Included in Full India ODI Squad for New Zealand Series After Prasidh Krishna Injury

Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi has been named in India's squad for the entire five-match ODI series against New Zealand following Prasidh Krishna's withdrawal due to a hamstring injury. Nabi was initially selected only for the final two games, but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee updated the squad on Saturday to include him for the opening three matches as well. The series is scheduled to begin on November 4.

Squad Changes and Series Context

The adjustment to the squad comes after Prasidh Krishna was ruled out of the tour to allow him additional time to recover from a hamstring injury and regain match fitness. Nabi's inclusion for all five matches follows his strong performances in New Zealand, where he took six wickets in the opening unofficial Test for India A against New Zealand A in Lincoln.

Player Background and Leadership Details

• Auqib Nabi: The 29-year-old right-arm seamer played a key role in Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy victory for the 2025-26 season, taking 60 wickets. He made his ODI debut against the West Indies in Guwahati on September 30.
• Captains: Shubman Gill will captain India for the first three ODIs, while Shreyas Iyer will lead the side for the final two matches.
• Departures: Shubman Gill and KL Rahul are scheduled to leave the ODI squad after the third match to prepare for an upcoming two-match Test series.

Updated Squads

• First Three ODIs: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy (first ODI only), Auqib Nabi.
• Fourth and Fifth ODIs: Shreyas Iyer (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wk, vc), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav.

Readers can verify the official squad announcement through the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official channels and authorized sports news reports.