Auqib Nabi Dar Age, Wiki and Bio

Auqib Nabi Dar

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/11/1996
Age29 years
BirthplaceBaramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionCricketer (Bowling all-rounder)
Famous forSelected by Delhi Capitals for 2026 IPL season

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight65 Kg (143 lbs)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGovernment Higher Secondary School, Fatehgarh
College/UniversityAmar Singh College, Srinagar
Educational QualificationGraduate

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Zodiac signScorpio
HometownBaramulla, Jammu and Kashmir

Relationships & More

Marital StatusEngaged
Engagement Date20/04/2024
FianceeAaqira

Family

FatherGhulam Nabi Dar (Government teacher)

Career

Domestic/State Team(s)
  • Jammu and Kashmir (2018-present)
  • North Zone
Indian Premier League (IPL)Delhi Capitals (DC, 2026)
Coach/MentorIrfan Pathan
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight arm medium pace
Notable Performances
  • Highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy with 32 wickets in 5 matches (2025)
  • Took four wickets in four balls in a Duleep Trophy match (2025)
  • Started playing cricket inspired by a friend's failure in trials

Favourites

Cricketer(s)
  • Dale Steyn
  • Zaheer Khan
  • Jasprit Bumrah
SalaryRs 8.40 crore (from 2026 IPL contract)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Born in a traditional Kashmiri family with strong academic aspirations from his father.
Initially supported his father's wish to become a doctor before pursuing cricket.
Started with tennis ball cricket, and transitioned to professional cricket after facing initial trials.
Cited South African pacer Dale Steyn as an early influence during his cricketing journey.
Was a net bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023.
Dreams of establishing a cricket academy in Baramulla for aspiring cricketers.