Jammu, December 17 (IANS). Auqib Nabi Dar was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 8.40 crore in the IPL mini auction. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called it a proud moment and congratulated Dar.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted on social media platform
In fact, in the auction held in Abu Dhabi for the Indian Premier League 2026, money has been showered on uncapped player Aaqib Nabi. He has become the most expensive player of Jammu and Kashmir in IPL. Delhi Capitals opened the coffers for Aaqib Nabi Dar and added the all-rounder for Rs 8.40 crore.
There was a tough competition between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals for the ball with a base price of Rs 30 lakh. RCB and SRH also entered this battle, but in the end the victory went to Delhi Capitals. DC added this all-rounder for Rs 8.40 crore.
Nabi’s recent performance has contributed significantly to the huge price he got. This right-arm fast bowler has taken 15 wickets in 7 matches in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Nabi’s performance in Ranji Trophy was also excellent. He topped the list of bowlers with 44 wickets in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy.
Nabi, who has been playing domestic cricket since 2018, has 125 wickets and 870 runs in 36 first-class matches, 42 wickets and 351 runs in 29 List A matches, 43 wickets in 34 T20 matches and 141 runs in 17 T20 innings.
This player, who has played for Jammu and Kashmir and North Zone, has proved his ability in domestic cricket as a right-arm fast bowler and a useful lower-order batsman. That’s why they got such a huge price.
Jammu and Kashmir and the entire country will be keeping an eye on how Aaqib Nabi Dar performs for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Before Dar, Kashmir’s players like Abdul Samad, Umran Malik, Parvez Rasool, Rasikh Salam and Yudhvir Singh have played in IPL.
–IANS
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