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‘These conditions might be useful for him’ – Ajinkya Rahane expects Auqib Nabi to excel in NZ vs IND ODIs

Auqib Nabi has been drafted into India's squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand after Prasidh Krishna was ruled out with a left hamstring injury.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 8:45 AM
‘These conditions might be useful for him’ – Ajinkya Rahane expects Auqib Nabi to excel in NZ vs IND ODIs
Key Things to Know
  • Ajinkya Rahane believes Auqib Nabi can excel during India's ODI series in New Zealand.
  • Auqib Nabi joined the squad for the first three ODIs following Prasidh Krishna's hamstring injury.
  • Rahane noted that New Zealand's seam and swing conditions strongly favor Nabi's bowling style.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ajinkya Rahane has backed fast bowler Auqib Nabi to excel in India's upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. Nabi was added to the squad for the first three matches after Prasidh Krishna was sidelined with a left hamstring injury. Rahane highlighted that the swing and seam movement available in New Zealand conditions will heavily suit Nabi's bowling style.

Speaking on SonyLIV, Rahane noted that while Krishna's injury was unfortunate, it provides a valuable opportunity for Nabi. After struggling during his international debut, Nabi recently demonstrated improved form by taking six wickets across two innings for India A against New Zealand A in Lincoln.

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