Indian fast bowler Auqib Nabi has signed a short-term deal with Surrey. He will be available for their next three County Championship fixtures against Yorkshire, Sussex, and Glamorgan. The signing comes as Surrey look to add depth to their bowling stocks during a busy schedule.
Nabi has been in excellent form over the past few months. He helped Jammu and Kashmir win their maiden Ranji Trophy title by taking 60 wickets in the campaign. He was named Player of the Tournament for his performances. His exploits earned him a bumper IPL contract with Delhi Capitals for the 2026 season, where he played five games.
The 29-year-old also represented India A recently. He was part of the senior Test squad in Sri Lanka as Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement, but he did not get to make his international debut.
Surrey director of men’s cricket Alec Stewart said the team needed to add options to their bowling stocks because of the challenging schedule. He said they look forward to welcoming Nabi to the group.
Nabi said it is an honour to join Surrey, one of the best clubs in England. He said he is looking forward to learning from the group and helping them in the next three matches. Surrey, who won a hat-trick of titles from 2022 to 2024, are currently languishing in eighth place on the Division One table.
Auqib Nabi’s Record-Breaking Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Season Explained
Auqib Nabi played a key role in Jammu and Kashmir’s historic Ranji Trophy title win. He took 60 wickets in 10 matches during the season. He was named Player of the Series for his performances.
He took five wickets in the final against Karnataka. He also took 12 wickets in the quarter-final against Madhya Pradesh and nine in the semi-final against Bengal. His efforts helped J&K win their maiden Ranji Trophy title.
Nabi achieved several major milestones during the season. He became the third pacer with the most wickets in a single Ranji season. Jaydev Unadkar leads with 67 wickets, followed by Dodda Ganesh with 62. Nabi is third with 60.
He also took seven five-wicket hauls in the season. This equals the tally for the most fifers among pacers in a single Ranji Trophy season. He joined Jaydev Unadkar, Aniket Choudhary, and Lakshmipathy Balaji. Overall, he is second on the list of bowlers with the most five-wicket hauls across two seasons.
He became the fifth bowler to take 100-plus wickets across two Ranji Trophy seasons. He has taken 104 wickets in 18 matches at an average of 13.14. He also became the first bowler from Jammu and Kashmir to take 50-plus wickets in a single Ranji season.
Delhi Capitals bought him for ₹8.4 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. He has also represented India A and was part of the senior Test squad in Sri Lanka. His performances in domestic cricket have put him on the national selectors’ radar. He is a promising talent with a bright future ahead of him.
Surrey County Cricket Club History: From 1845 Origins to 23 County Championship Titles
Surrey County Cricket Club was formed in 1845. It is one of the most historic sports clubs in the United Kingdom. The Kia Oval in Kennington has been the club’s home since 1845. The stadium is famous for its unique gas-holders, which have overlooked every match played there since 1853.
Surrey won their first County Championship in 1890. They have won the trophy 23 times, most recently in 2024. Their most successful period was from 1952 to 1958, when they won the title seven times in a row. They have also won nine limited-overs trophies. They won the Benson and Hedges Cup in 1974 and were the first holders of the Twenty20 Cup in 2003.
The Kia Oval has hosted international cricket since 1880. The Ashes were born there in 1882. Every great cricketer in the world has played in the shadow of the famous gas-holders.
FAQs
Q. Which county club has signed Auqib Nabi?
A. Surrey has signed Auqib Nabi on a short-term deal.
Q. How many County Championship matches will Nabi play?
A. Auqib Nabi will be available for three matches.
Q. How many wickets did Nabi take in the Ranji Trophy?
A. Auqib Nabi took 60 wickets in 10 matches.
Q. How much did Delhi Capitals pay for Nabi?
A. Delhi Capitals bought him for ₹8.4 crore.
Q. When was Surrey County Cricket Club formed?
A. Surrey County Cricket Club was formed in 1845.
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