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- “These conditions could prove useful for him” – Ajinkya Rahane expects Auqib Nabi to excel in NZ vs IND ODIs. Auqib Nabi was named in the Indian squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand after Prasidh Krishna was ruled out due to a left hamstring injury.
- Auqib Nabi (Source: Kia Oval) Prasidh Krishna was ruled out of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand as the selectors gave the pacer time to recover from a left hamstring injury.
- Auqib Nabi, who was initially part of the squad for the last two matches, was called up to the squad for the first three matches on the day after Krishna’s situation was confirmed.
“These conditions could prove useful for him” – Ajinkya Rahane expects Auqib Nabi to excel in NZ vs IND ODIs. Auqib Nabi was named in the Indian squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand after Prasidh Krishna was ruled out due to a left hamstring injury.
Auqib Nabi (Source: Kia Oval) Prasidh Krishna was ruled out of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand as the selectors gave the pacer time to recover from a left hamstring injury. Auqib Nabi, who was initially part of the squad for the last two matches, was called up to the squad for the first three matches on the day after Krishna’s situation was confirmed. Nabi made his international debut during the home ODI series against India.
However, on debut, he conceded 84 runs in 8.5 overs without picking up a wicket and was later dropped from the side. However, Ajinkya Rahane believes Nabi could be a handful in New Zealand as the conditions will favor his bowling style. “Prasidh Krishna is unfortunate that he is going through an injury because he has done well recently in whatever chances he has gotten, whether it’s Tests or ODIs.
However, if someone is hurt, someone else has a chance. So this is an opportunity for Auqib Nabi. These conditions could be useful for him,” Rahane said on SonyLIV.
Why does Rahane support Nabi by New Zealand standards? After making his India debut, Nabi played in a four-day match for India A against New Zealand A in Lincoln, where he took six wickets in two innings, demonstrating improved form ahead of the ODI series. Rahane explained why the playing conditions in New Zealand could suit Nabi’s bowling style and highlighted that India has a large number of fast bowlers in the series.
The veteran batsman highlighted the swing and seam movements available in New Zealand as factors that could benefit a bowler of Nabi’s abilities. Also Read: “I want Kuldeep Yadav to get a chance in ODI series” – Ajinkya Rahane backs wrist spinner after T20I Brussels “In New Zealand we can see swing and seam movement and Auqib Nabi is a seam bowler who bowls regularly in the right areas. If you look at him, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh are experienced, Gurnoor Brar recently joined the team and Anshul Kamboj also got chances recently.
“All four have a chance to perform well,” said Rahane.
