Jammu and Kashmir’s cricketing nursery has produced another fast-bowling sensation. After Umran Malik’s fiery pace in the Indian Premier League brought the Valley into the cricketing spotlight, 28-year-old Auqib Nabi from Baramulla has now taken centre stage with a remarkable performance in the Ranji Trophy.

In the ongoing Ranji match against Rajasthan, Nabi delivered a spell that will be remembered for years. Bowling with relentless accuracy, he claimed 7 wickets for just 24 runs in 11 overs, including 3 maidens, in the second innings. His spell dismantled Rajasthan’s batting line-up, as they crumbled to 89 all out. Combined with his three wickets from the first innings, Nabi ended the match with figures of 10 wickets, propelling Jammu and Kashmir to an emphatic victory by an innings and

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