Auqib Nabi replaces injured Jasprit Bumrah for SL Tests

India have named seamer Auqib Nabi as Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, with the 29-year-old receiving his maiden call-up to the national side.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed Nabi’s inclusion on Monday after Bumrah was ruled out of the tour due to an ongoing left knee issue. The premier fast bowler did not travel with the Test squad to Sri Lanka after failing to fully recover from the injury he sustained during the second ODI against England in Cardiff last month.

Bumrah’s fitness concerns have continued since the T20 World Cup, with the latest setback forcing India to look for a replacement ahead of the Test assignment.

Nabi earned his place on the back of impressive domestic performances, particularly in the Ranji Trophy. The Jammu and Kashmir pacer claimed 104 wickets over the last two seasons, including a remarkable 60 wickets in the 2025-26 campaign.

His performances played a crucial role in Jammu and Kashmir’s historic maiden Ranji Trophy title triumph, highlighting his ability to deliver consistently in first-class cricket.

The right-arm seamer was also part of the India A squad that toured Sri Lanka recently, where he impressed with six wickets in two first-class matches. His experience from that tour is expected to help him adapt quickly to the conditions during the Test series.

Nabi’s selection marks another milestone in his career after years of strong domestic performances. He now joins India’s Test setup with the opportunity to prove himself at the highest level.

India’s bowling attack will be closely watched in Bumrah’s absence, as the team management looks to balance experience and fresh talent during the Sri Lanka tour. Nabi’s ability to generate movement and maintain consistency with the ball could provide India with a valuable option in challenging overseas conditions.

With his recent form and confidence from a successful domestic season, Nabi will aim to make the most of his first opportunity with the national team.

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday lauded India’s performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, saying the country signed off with a “commendable" fourth-place finish.

In a post on X, Mandaviya highlighted India’s improved medal tally in disciplines that were part of both the Birmingham 2022 and Glasgow 2026 editions. moryak.biz

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“Bharat signs off from the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a commendable 4th-place finish. Despite Glasgow 2026 being a trimmed-down edition without several disciplines where India traditionally excels, Team India improved from 30 medals in the comparable disciplines at Birmingham 2022 to 39 medals this year," Mandaviya wrote.

Bharat signs off from the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a commendable 4th-place finish.

Despite Glasgow 2026 being a trimmed-down edition without several disciplines where India traditionally excels, Team India improved from 30 medals in the comparable disciplines at… pic.twitter.com/2bZEW65bUJ

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) August 3, 2026

The Sports Minister credited the growing depth and strength of Indian sport under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praised the athletes, coaches and support staff for their efforts.

“Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the growing depth and strength of Indian sport is clearly visible. Proud of every athlete, coach and support staff who gave their all for the Tricolour," he added.

Mandaviya also said India is committed to hosting a memorable edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030.

“As India prepares to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030, we are committed to delivering one of the greatest editions in the history of the Games," the Sports Minister said.

The curtains came down on the 2026 Commonwealth Games after 11 days of competition, with Scotland formally handing over the Commonwealth Games flag and ceremonial baton to India, hosts of the landmark centenary edition in 2030, during a glittering closing ceremony.

The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be held in Ahmedabad, making India only the second nation after Australia to host the multi-sport event on more than one occasion. India had previously staged the Games in New Delhi in 2010.

The Commonwealth Games flag and baton were presented to India’s representatives, Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha, and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi as part of the official handover ceremony.

India also had plenty to celebrate on the sporting front, finishing fourth in the medals table with a haul of 39 medals, 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze, to cap off a successful campaign. Although India’s tally was lower than the 61 medals won in Birmingham in 2022, the context tells a different story.

Thirty of those medals had come in sports that were dropped from the Glasgow programme. With only 122 athletes compared to 210 four years ago, India still managed to maintain its fourth-place finish while producing an even better medal conversion rate, with 38 athletes returning home with medals.

Long-distance runner Gulveer Singh was the only Indian to win two medals. With the ceremonial handover complete, the focus now shifts to Ahmedabad, which will host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030. (ANI)

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India finished the 2026 Commonwealth Games in fourth place with a total of 39 medals. The final tally included 13 gold, 17 silver, and nine bronze medals. Australia topped the table with 171 medals, followed by England with 110 and Canada with 62. India finished ahead of hosts Scotland, who also had 39 medals but fewer silvers.

The Indian contingent secured their position after a record-breaking day on Saturday. August 1 was India’s best single-day performance of the Games with 16 medals. Boxing was the biggest contributor with 10 medals. India won seven gold medals and three silvers in the ring.

The gold medallists were Sakshi Chaudhary, Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, Priya Ghanghas, Arundhati Choudhary, Sachin Siwach, and Ankush Panghal. The silver medallists were Lovlina Borgohain, Jadumani Singh, and Narender Berwal.

India also achieved several historic firsts. Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh became the country’s first Commonwealth Games judo gold medallists. Tejaswin Shankar won the first-ever decathlon medal for India with a bronze. Para athletics delivered a double podium in the men’s F57 shot put with Soman Rana winning gold and Shubham Juyal taking silver.

Athletics also saw a double podium in the men’s triple jump. Praveen Chithravel won silver and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran took bronze. Gulveer Singh became India’s only double medallist. He won bronze in both the men’s 10,000m and 5,000m events.

On the final day, India came close to adding more medals but missed out. Ishroop Narang lost her bronze medal bout in judo. Harsh Tokas also lost his bronze medal match. Cyclists failed to reach medal positions. Lisha Das finished sixth in para cycling.

The Games ended with the Commonwealth baton being handed over to India. The next edition will be held in Ahmedabad in 2030. Boxing gold medallist Jaismine Lamboria served as India’s flag bearer during the closing ceremony.

India Finishes Fourth at Commonwealth Games 2026 With 39 Medals and 13 Golds

India concluded their Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign with a total of 39 medals. The final tally included 13 gold, 17 silver, and nine bronze medals. This performance secured fourth place in the overall medal standings.

Boxing was India’s strongest discipline. The pugilists delivered the nation’s best-ever performance at the Commonwealth Games. India finished atop the boxing medals table with an unprecedented haul of seven gold and three silver medals.

The women boxers lived up to expectations by securing five gold medals. Reigning world champion Jaismine Lamboria won gold in the 57kg category. Asian Games medallist Preeti Pawar won gold in the 54kg category. Asian champion Priya Ghanghas won gold in the 60kg category. Sakshi Chaudhary won gold in the 51kg category. Arundhati Choudhary won gold in the 70kg category. Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain settled for silver in the 75kg category.

In the men’s category, Sachin Siwach and Ankush Panghal clinched gold medals. India’s previous best boxing performance at the Commonwealth Games was at the 2018 Gold Coast edition. The team had secured seven medals, including three golds.

Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh became the country’s first Commonwealth Games judo gold medallists. Tejaswin Shankar won the first-ever decathlon medal for India with a bronze. Gulveer Singh became India’s only double medallist with bronzes in both the 10,000m and 5,000m events.

The next Commonwealth Games will be held in Ahmedabad in 2030.

FAQs

Q. How many gold medals did India win?

A. India won 13 gold medals.

Q. Which position did India finish in the medal table?

A. India finished fourth behind Canada.

Q. Which country will host the next Commonwealth Games?

A. India will host the 2030 Games in Ahmedabad.

Q. Who was India’s flag bearer at the closing ceremony?

A. Jaismine Lamboria was India’s flag bearer.

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Team India is all set to lock horns with Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series. The first match is scheduled to be played from August 15 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium near Galle Fort.

Ahead of the match, Team India's lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the series as he has not yet fully recovered from the left knee injury. He sustained an injury during the concluded ODI series against England.

Following his absence, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Auqib Nabi as his replacement in India's squad. This is his maiden call-up to the senior national team.

"The Men's Selection Committee has named Auqib Nabi as Bumrah's replacement. The Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler earns his maiden call-up to the senior national team," the BCCI said in a statement.

The pacer has bagged 104 wickets in the previous two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 scalps in the 2025-26 campaign.

Additionally, Madhya Pradesh's veteran off-spinner Saransh Jain has received a maiden call-up. He has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket. According to several media reports, Jain was in contention for the series due to the unavailability of Washington Sundar for the first Test match. Sundar is busy with his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury.

Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will also mark his comeback after recovering from a tennis elbow injury during the concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

On the other hand, the Sports Science team in Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence doesn't want to rush Bumrah, considering the packed international calendar.

B Sai Sudharsan's appearance in the series will also be subject to fitness clearance as he is still recovering from the foot injury. The left-handed batsman sustained an injury during the recent India A series.

India's squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka

Shubman Gill (C), KL Rahul (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sai Sudharsan*, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi.

(With PTI Inputs)

Justin Greaves made an unbeaten 64 to steer West Indies to 239-5 at stumps on a rain-shortened opening day of the second and final Test against Pakistan in Trinidad on Sunday.

After a match-winning display with the ball in the first Test last week, Greaves displayed what has now become his trademark ease and composure at the crease in a battling knock at Queen's Park Oval.

His only error of judgement came just after reaching the half-century mark when opposing captain Babar Azam put down a straightforward chance at leg-slip off spinner Sajid Khan.

Greaves at that time was almost hobbling after a left leg injury sustained while completing a sharp run that necessitated lengthy treatment on the field.

His sixth-wicket partnership with Roston Chase (36 not out) was worth 66 runs at the close of play and Greaves will be hoping for a return to his usual athletic mobility when he resumes the innings with his captain on the second morning.

He had come to the crease in mid-afternoon at 91 for three as Kavem Hodge became Khan's first wicket. When Amir Jangoo fell to a leg-side catch to give debutant pacer Ubaid Shah his first Test wicket with the first ball of a new spell, Pakistan sensed the chance to break the back of the West Indies resistance.

However Greaves and Shai Hope provided a measure of stability in a 53-run stand until seamer Mohammad Ali, the most impressive of the bowlers on the day, bowled Hope off the inside-edge for 29 to leave the innings in the balance at 173 for five.

Pakistan omit Abbas

Earlier, Pakistan's bewildering decision-making - on and off the field of play - highlighted a rain-affected morning session.

Mohammad Abbas, the tourists' best bowler by some distance from the 90-run defeat in the first Test, was dropped despite a match haul of eight for 85, including five for 22 in the second innings.

A second Pakistani debutant, Awais Zafar, got his chance due to the finger injury sustained by former captain Shan Masood while compiling a determined century in the first Test.

Pakistan's think-tank seemed convinced of the wisdom of playing an additional slow bowler on a surface devoid of grass, drafting in Khan as an off-spinning option alongside left-arm orthodox bowler Ali Usman, who went wicketless on debut in the first Test.

Khan's first notable act in the match was to take the catch at long-leg which sent Tagenarine Chanderpaul to the pavilion for 15 as he failed to control a hook shot off Mohammad Ali after a brisk opening stand of 49 with Brandon King.

"We needed those partnerships at the end of the day and it was good to see those guys (Greaves, Hope and Chase) making those contributions," said King in summing up the day's effort.

"It would be nice if we get more of the same from them tomorrow and Justin and Roston can go on to get hundreds."

As easily as the runs flowed, especially off King's bat, in the early exchanges after Chase opted to bat first, both could have been dismissed earlier with more attacking tactics as they each benefited from edges at catchable height through the vacant third slip position.

Mohammad Ali was even pleading with Babar for additional support in the slip cordon following the third of those fortunate escapes.

King's luck ran out though following the 90-minute rain break as Usman snared him for his first Test wicket, leg-before for 46.