Jammu, December 16, 2025-Emerging fast bowler Auqib Dar from Baramulla, Jammu and KashBaramulla Cricketer Auqib Dar Sold to Delhi Capitals for ₹8.40 Crore at IPL Auctionmir, made headlines as he was bought by the Delhi Capitals for ₹8.40 crore during the IPL Auction 2026, marking a significant milestone in his cricketing career.
Auqib Dar’s impressive domestic performances and raw pace attracted attention from multiple franchises, but it was the Delhi Capitals that secured his services with a record bid. His inclusion in the squad is expected to bolster the team’s fast-bowling attack and provide a promising young talent from Jammu and Kashmir an opportunity to perform on one of cricket’s biggest stages.
Speaking after the auction, cricket analysts praised Auqib Dar’s journey from Baramulla to the Indian Premier League, highlighting the growing cricket ecosystem in J&K and the emergence of talented players from the region. The pacer’s success is also being seen as an inspiration for aspiring cricketers from Kashmir.
With the Delhi Capitals acquiring his services, Auqib Dar will now prepare to showcase his skills alongside international and national stars, contributing to the team’s performance in the IPL 2026 season.
