# How a schoolteacher’s son became Kashmir’s first India Test cricketer

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- BBC News, 2026-08-09 03:00 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2elpkg1l0jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Auqib Nabi has become the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to receive a call-up to India’s Test squad. His selection marks a major personal milestone and brings representation from the region to the national team. Nabi’s rise has also inspired millions, turning his journey into a notable story of sporting achievement and opportunity.