The former BCCI President and great captain has created a stir in the Indian cricket scene with a move that Sourav Ganguly has thrown its weight behind Jammu and Kashmirspeed sensation, Auqib Nabi. In form of 2026 ranji trophy As the season reaches its dramatic conclusion, Ganguly’s public support on social media has sparked a major debate over India’s selection strategy for the upcoming white ball tour of england In July 2026. With Nabi’s career-defining performances in the domestic circuit, many believe the 29-year-old is finally ready to graduate to the international stage.
Sourav Ganguly stressed on the selection of Auqib Nabi for England tour through social media post
The catalyst for this growing momentum was a heartfelt post from Ganguly, who was never shy in recognizing raw talent. Following Jammu and Kashmir’s historic win in the Ranji Trophy final at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground, ‘Dada’ took to X (formerly Twitter) to urge the national selectors to take notice. In his post, Ganguly highlighted the resilience of the Jammu and Kashmir team and specifically pointed to Nabi as the next big thing for Indian cricket.
“Jammu and Kashmir has shown the world what effort and determination can do… They have made that region so proud… Tough environments toughen people. Aaqib Nabi on his way to paint in national colours. England is the place to start the summer @BCCI, @ImAgarkar, @LonsacciaGanguly wrote.
J&K has shown the world what effort and intention can do..They have made that region so proud..Tough environment makes tough people. Aaqib Nabi moves to national colors…England is the place to start the summer @bcci @imAagarkar @lonsaikia
– Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) 27 February 2026
By tagging the main selector Ajit AgarkarGanguly made it clear that Nabi’s skill set – a high-arm action and the ability to swing the ball both ways – is a perfect fit for English conditions. India are scheduled to play a high-octane white-ball series in England this July, consisting of five T20Is and three ODIs. Ganguly’s endorsement shows that Nabi can provide the fresh energy and wicket-taking threat that India need in the changing conditions.
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Auqib Nabi’s strong form in Ranji Trophy 2026
The selection of a prophet is not just a matter of reputation; It is backed by a huge statistical mountain. Nabi has emerged as the country’s most lethal bowler in the 2025-2026 Ranji Trophy edition. He currently tops the wicket-taking list with 60 wickets in just 10 matches. His efficiency is even more remarkable when looking at the numbers: average 12.56 and strike rate 28.43.
During the ongoing final against powerhouse Karnataka, Nabi demolished the star-studded lineup KL Rahul And Mayank Agarwal. His 5/54 in the first innings played a vital role in Jammu and Kashmir gaining a huge lead of 291 runs. This performance marked his seventh five-wicket haul of the season, making him only the third fast bowler in the 92-year history of Ranji Trophy to break the 60-wicket mark in a single edition.
As Jammu and Kashmir stand on the cusp of their maiden Ranji title – which is likely to be decided by their first-innings dominance, Nabi has proved that he is a big-match player. Has already secured a lucrative deal worth ₹8.40 crore Delhi Capitals For the upcoming IPL, changes to the national team appear to be less of a possibility and more of an inevitability.
