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'After that, he didn't swing the ball' - Sunil Gavaskar on Auqib Nabi's spell in 1st ODI

During the opening match of the 2026-27 series at Auckland on November 4, 2026, India secured a five-wicket victory against New Zealand. Replacement squad member Auqib Nabi made his debut appearance as a bowler, finishing his six-over spell wicketless while giving away 33 runs.

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar analyzed the performance on Sony Sports, observing that the young pacer displayed early movement but subsequently lost his swing and pitched too full, allowing batters to exploit the short straight boundaries. Gavaskar also noted that an early dropped catch by Naman Dhir off Tim Seifert impacted the bowler's rhythm, yet he recommended that management retain Nabi for the remainder of the series.

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