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India leaves Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar out of Duleep Trophy lineup
✍️ Cricket Addictor
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 07:38 AM
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed that fast‑bowler Auqib Nabi and pacer Gurnoor Brar will not feature in the upcoming Duleep Trophy match.
In a recent selection bulletin, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that Auqib Nabi and Gurnoor Brar have been omitted from the playing XI for the forthcoming Duleep Trophy fixture. The decision was communicated to the media alongside the final squad list for the match.
The Duleep Trophy, a premier first‑class competition that pits zonal teams against each other, serves as a key platform for emerging talent to stake a claim for higher honours. Selection for each match is closely watched by coaches, selectors and fans alike.
Both Nabi and Brar were part of the extended squad after impressive performances in recent domestic games, but the final team composition favoured other pace options. The BCCI did not elaborate on the specific criteria that led to their exclusion.
No official statements from the players have been reported yet, and the two will continue to train with their respective zonal sides, hoping to earn a place in future fixtures.
The move underscores the competitive nature of squad selection ahead of the domestic season’s climax, where every performance can influence future national considerations.
The Duleep Trophy, a premier first‑class competition that pits zonal teams against each other, serves as a key platform for emerging talent to stake a claim for higher honours. Selection for each match is closely watched by coaches, selectors and fans alike.
Both Nabi and Brar were part of the extended squad after impressive performances in recent domestic games, but the final team composition favoured other pace options. The BCCI did not elaborate on the specific criteria that led to their exclusion.
No official statements from the players have been reported yet, and the two will continue to train with their respective zonal sides, hoping to earn a place in future fixtures.
The move underscores the competitive nature of squad selection ahead of the domestic season’s climax, where every performance can influence future national considerations.