{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Aqib Nabi Set for County Stint with Surrey Ahead of New Zealand Test Tour",
  "summary": "Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Aqib Nabi has travelled to England to play for Surrey in the County Championship ahead of India's tour of New Zealand.",
  "content": "Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Aqib Nabi has experienced a remarkable phase in his career, transitioning from winning the Ranji Trophy to earning an IPL contract and a maiden call-up to the Indian Test squad. The pacer is now set to showcase his skills in English conditions by joining Surrey for upcoming County Championship matches. This stint is viewed as a crucial preparation phase with an eye on India's upcoming Test series in New Zealand scheduled for November.\n\n \n\nJoining Surrey for County Matches\n Aqib Nabi is scheduled to feature in three County Championship Division One fixtures for Surrey starting next week. After receiving his necessary work visa approval on Saturday, he immediately boarded the first available flight to England. He is expected to make his county debut on September 2 at The Oval in a fixture against Yorkshire.\n\n \n\nBusy Schedule Ahead with India A and Domestic Fixtures\n The pacer faces a packed schedule in the coming weeks. He is required to return to India in time for the four-day matches against Australia A, which begin on September 22 in Puducherry. Meanwhile, selectors for the Jammu and Kashmir team are awaiting a decision from national selectors regarding the Irani Cup. The Irani Cup, set to begin on October 1 in Srinagar, clashes with the second match between India A and Australia A, meaning the fast bowler will likely need to choose between the two assignments.\n\n \n\nRecent National Call-Up in Sri Lanka\n Earlier this month, the fast bowler received a late inclusion in the Indian Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka. He was drafted into the team after Jaspreet Borthwick-style pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah failed to receive fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence. However, India deployed only two specialist fast bowlers, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, in both Tests, leaving Nabi on the bench without making his playing XI debut.\n\n \n\nFocus on New Zealand Tour and Past Domestic Success\n With India's Test tour of New Zealand slated for November during early summer conditions, team management and selectors believe that gaining experience in English conditions will prove beneficial for Nabi. The bowler enjoyed an exceptional domestic season earlier this year, helping Jammu and Kashmir claim their historic maiden Ranji Trophy title in March by bagging 60 wickets across the campaign, including a five-wicket haul in the final. Following that, after remaining unsold in previous auctions, he was acquired by the Delhi Capitals for 8.4 crore rupees in the IPL, though he went wicketless across five appearances.\n\nWhat this means for you\nAqib Nabi's county stint in England provides him with valuable exposure that could strengthen India's bowling reserves for future overseas assignments.\n\n• Across India: Young domestic performers will benefit from gaining crucial experience in testing English conditions ahead of major international tours.\n\n• In Jammu and Kashmir: Local cricketers receive a massive morale boost and enhanced pathways to national selection following historic domestic milestones.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Which county team has Aqib Nabi signed with?\nAqib Nabi is set to play for Surrey in the County Championship.\n\n2. Against which team is he expected to make his county debut?\nHe is expected to make his county debut on September 2 against Yorkshire at The Oval.\n\n3. When does he need to return to India for upcoming fixtures?\nHe needs to return in time for the matches against Australia A starting September 22 in Puducherry.\n\n4. How many wickets did Aqib Nabi take in the previous Ranji season?\nHe claimed 60 wickets across the previous Ranji Trophy campaign.\n\n5. Which IPL franchise bought him in the auction?\nDelhi Capitals acquired him for 8.4 crore rupees in the IPL auction.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/cricket/inglainda-men-apani-pesa-ka-jalava-bikherenge-aqib-nabi-surrey-tima-se-jurakara-isa-aitihasika-turnamenta-men-karenge-kaunti-ka-ag-24631",
  "category": "Cricket",
  "publishedAt": "2026-08-30",
  "tags": [
    "Aqib Nabi",
    "Surrey County",
    "Indian Cricket",
    "Ranji Trophy",
    "New Zealand Tour",
    "County Championship"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}