Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/11/1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Kreeri, Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
Latest News about Auqib Nabi Dar
10/03/2026
Jammu and Kashmir reached the Ranji Trophy final for the first time in 67 years, with Auqib Nabi Dar playing a pivotal role by taking 55 wickets in the tournament. His consistency and wicket-taking form helped the team produce a historic run to the final, including a notable semifinal win over Mumbai.
16/12/2025
Auqib Nabi Dar was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 8.40 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. He entered the auction at a base price of Rs 30 lakh and became one of the most expensive uncapped Indian players in the sale.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous for | Selected by Delhi Capitals for 2026 IPL season for Rs 8.40 crore; exceptional domestic cricket performances in Ranji Trophy including 55 wickets in the 2025-26 season; only the third pacer from Jammu and Kashmir to earn an IPL contract |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 0" (183 cm) |
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Government Higher Secondary School, Fatehgarh |
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| College/University | Amar Singh College, Srinagar |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Engaged |
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| Engagement Date | 20/04/2024 |
| Fiancee | Aaqira |
Family
| Father | Ghulam Nabi Dar (Government teacher) |
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Career
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| Indian Premier League (IPL) | Delhi Capitals (DC, 2026) |
| Coach/Mentor | Irfan Pathan |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right arm medium pace |
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Favourites
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| Salary | Rs 8.40 crore (from 2026 IPL contract) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/auqib_nabi/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/auqib.nabi.829430/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in a traditional Kashmiri family with strong academic aspirations from his father. | |
| 2. Initially supported his father's wish to become a doctor before pursuing cricket. | |
| 3. Started with tennis ball cricket, and transitioned to professional cricket after facing initial trials. | |
| 4. Cited South African pacer Dale Steyn as an early influence during his cricketing journey. | |
| 5. Was a net bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023. | |
| 6. Dreams of establishing a cricket academy in Baramulla for aspiring cricketers. | |
| 7. Hails from Kreeri, a tehsil near Baramulla. | |
| 8. Only the third pacer from Jammu and Kashmir to earn an IPL contract, after Umran Malik and Yudhvir Singh Charak. | |
| 9. Made his List A debut for Jammu and Kashmir in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy on 23 September 2018. |