Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has praised Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi for his efficiency within the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, saying his marketing campaign stands out amongst current fast-bowling efforts in home cricket.Posting on X, Karthik urged younger cricketers to comply with Nabi’s instance in the event that they purpose to characterize India.
“Watching this Ranji Trophy marketing campaign and following it carefully, one factor I can say for sure, for all of the younger girls and boys on the market taking part in this sport and eager to characterize the nation — do it the AQUIB NABI manner,” Karthik wrote.Karthik mentioned he couldn’t recall a pacer lately who had managed a season in related vogue.“Cannot consider any pacer/participant in a very long time doing what he is carried out. Domination from begin to finish and nearly single-handedly profitable the home match that issues probably the most to get into the nationwide aspect,” Karthik wrote.
He additionally highlighted Nabi’s endurance and consistency throughout situations.“Health throughout the entire marketing campaign, bowling these lengthy spells and throughout completely different soils, climate situations, and whether or not there’s been any assist for a pacer or not, he is been there for his staff with the idea each time he is had the ball to STRIKE for his staff,” Karthik posted.Praising his mindset, Karthik added:“Hats off to you AQUIB, you are an absolute champion and hope you get a variety of success that comes your manner, and will you be the lesson on. The way it’s carried out to interrupt the doorways by sheer will energy, ability, and resilience,” Karthik mentioned.Nabi has performed a key position in Jammu and Kashmir’s run this season, delivering throughout completely different pitch situations. He’s the second-highest wicket-taker within the match, with 58 wickets in 10 matches and 17 innings at a median of 12.62. His tally consists of two four-wicket hauls and 6 five-wicket hauls.In the meantime, Jammu and Kashmir have been in a powerful place towards eight-time champions Karnataka at stumps on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 last on the KSCA Hubli Cricket Floor.Jammu and Kashmir posted 584 in 173.1 overs of their first innings. Shubham Pundir scored 121 off 247 balls, hitting 12 fours and two sixes. For Karnataka, Prasidh Krishna took 5/98 in 34.1 overs. Vidyadhar Patil (1/116), Vijaykumar Vyshak (1/75), Shreyas Gopal (1/139) and Shikhar Shetty (1/125) claimed one wicket every.In reply, Karnataka reached 220/5 in 69 overs at stumps on Day 3, with Mayank Agarwal unbeaten on 130 off 207 balls, together with 17 fours. KL Rahul (13 off 39 balls, two fours), captain Devdutt Padikkal (11 off 10 balls, two fours), Karun Nair (0), Smaran Ravichandran (0) and Shreyas Gopal (27 off 83 balls, one 4) did not convert their begins.
