Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi received his maiden India call-up, replacing Jasprit Bumrah. He has taken 162 wickets in 43 first-class matches at an economy of 2.90, with best innings figures of 24-7 and 16 five-wicket hauls. Auqib was named the Player of the Series as Jammu and Kashmir won their first-ever Ranji Trophy title in 2025-26.