India, Aug. 29 -- Sharing the stage with international star cast, the swing bowler from Baramullah best exploited the conditions at Bengaluru

Sanjjeev K Samyal

sanjjeev.samyal@htlive.com

MUMBAI

Jammu & Kashmir's Aquib Nabi was the standout pace bowler of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker with 44 wickets in eight games, behind spinner Harsh Dubey. It was one of the reasons why, in India's domestic cricket circles, he has established a fairly good reputation among opponents.

However, to progress, you need to back the Ranji Trophy exploits at the next level. In the season opener, Nabi has gone ahead and done just that.

Friday's performance in the Duleep Trophy game for North Zone against East...