SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party leader and MLA Pulwama, Waheed Ur Rehman Para on Tuesday questioned the exclusion of Jammu and Kashmir cricketer Aqib Nabi from the India squad announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Aqib Nabi, the man behind J&K’s historic Ranji Trophy success after 67 years, Player of the Match, IPL-selected, and praised by the @PMOIndia & @HMOIndia, CM, and cricket fans across India has surprisingly been dropped from the India team in the list released by @BCCI today.…
— Waheed Ur Rehman Para (@parawahid) May 19, 2026
In a post on X, Para termed the omission “truly shocking” and referred to Aqib Nabi’s contribution to Jammu and Kashmir’s Ranji Trophy campaign, including his performances with the ball and recognition as Player of the Match in domestic cricket.
Para said the Baramulla cricketer had received appreciation from the Prime Minister’s Office, the Union Home Ministry, the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and cricket followers across the country, while questioning the decision to leave him out of the India A squad.
The PDP leader also tagged BCCI officials and cricket administrators while raising the issue on social media.
Aqib Nabi Dar, a bowling all-rounder from Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir, came into the national spotlight following his performances in domestic cricket. He was later signed by Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League and is currently part of the franchise.
