Rasikh Dar hard work paid off big on Sunday during the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. He became the highest-paid uncapped player on the first day of the auction. After a heated bidding war with Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru signed him for ₹6 crore.
Rasikh Dar Biography
Rasikh Salam Dar was born on April 5, 2000, in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. His father, Abdul Salam Ashmuji, is a teacher in their home village.
Rasikh tried out for the youth cricket team but wasn’t selected. Later, Indian cricket star Irfan Pathan noticed his talent during trials for the J&K state team. Impressed by his bowling skills and swing, Pathan helped him improve and prepare for professional cricket.
Rasikh made his debut for Jammu and Kashmir in the 2018-19 season, playing in tournaments like the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), and Ranji Trophy.
In 2018, he also made his List A debut. The Mumbai Indians signed him for the IPL 2019 season after spotting his potential.
However, Rasikh faced a setback in 2019 when the BCCI banned him for two years for using a fake birth certificate.
During his ban, Rasikh trained with the Mumbai Indians camp. After the ban, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bought him in the 2022 IPL mega auction for ₹20 lakhs.
Rasikh is the third cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to earn an IPL contract, and many believe he has the potential to make a strong comeback.
Irfan Pathan continues to play a key role in mentoring Rasikh, recognizing his talent and working to make him an even better cricketer. Rasikh is regarded as one of Jammu and Kashmir’s top cricketers.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rasikh Salam Dar |
| Nicknames | Rasik, Salam |
| Date of Birth | April 5, 2000 (23 years old) |
| Birthplace | Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Country | India |
| Cricket Role | Bowler |
| Father’s Name | Abdul Salam Ashmuji |
| Education | High School Drop-out |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Current Residence | Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Batting Style | Right-hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Medium |
| Debut | 2018-19 |
| Teams Played For | Jammu and Kashmir, Mumbai Indians, India U19, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals |
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Cricket Journey Of Rasikh Dar
In December 2018, Rasikh Salam Dar was bought by the Mumbai Indians for the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, making him the third cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to join the IPL. At just 17 years and 353 days old, he became the youngest player to debut for the Mumbai Indians. However, in June 2019, he was banned by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for two years due to an issue with his birth certificate.
Rasikh made his debut in List A cricket for Jammu and Kashmir in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy on October 3, 2018. He also made his first-class debut for Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy on December 30, 2018, and his T20 debut for the team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on February 22, 2019. In these formats, he had notable performances, taking several wickets with a good economy rate.
Rasikh was released by Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2020 IPL auction. In February 2022, he was picked up by the Kolkata Knight Riders for the 2022 IPL season. Later, in the 2024 IPL auction, he was acquired by Delhi Capitals as a fast bowler.
In his brief IPL debut in 2019, he played against Delhi Capitals and gave away 42 runs in 4 overs. After leaving Mumbai Indians, he continued to build his career with Kolkata Knight Riders, where he was expected to improve his game and become a key player in the future.
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