Jammu and Kashmir cricket has waited long for a moment like this. Nabi’s rise stands out because it has come not through noise or hype, but through the old-fashioned grammar of selection: wickets, discipline and consistency. India’s decision also reflects the unforgiving realities of modern Test cricket. Yet even before he bowls a single delivery in international cricket, Nabi has already delivered something meaningful to J&K. Nabi’s selection offers all three in one inspiring frame.