Auqib’s selection rewards his sustained excellence in domestic cricket and impressive performances at the India A level. The selectors also took note of his performance for India A against Sri Lanka A, where he claimed six wickets in the two-match unofficial Test series, including a four-wicket haul in one innings. He also credited the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) for his success. The JKCA congratulated Auqib on the landmark achievement, terming it a proud moment for cricket in the Union Territory. JKCA Secretary Vivek Khajuria said Auqib had set a powerful example for young cricketers across the Union Territory and wished him success on the international stage.