Hyderabad, March 3 -- Aquib Nabi has exploded on the nation's cricket consciousness like a bouncer slamming into a batsman's helmet. The man, who has now been nicknamed the "Kashmir Express," is the cynosure of all eyes today. He is already knocking on the doors of the Indian team, and if the door is not opened quickly, he is quite capable of breaking it down with his speed and energy.

A haul of 60 wickets in a single Ranji Trophy season cannot be a matter of luck. It speaks for the hard work and sacrifice that lie in his background. It was a display of sheer dominance and fighting spirit. From the opening spell of the group stages to the high-pressure final, Nabi was the ultimate game-changer in every match.

Thanks to his sustained pac...