Who is Auqib Dar?
Auqib Nabi Dar is an Indian cricketer who plays as a right-arm medium-fast bowler. He represents Jammu and Kashmir in domestic cricket. The 29-year-old has been a star performer in the domestic circuit and was rewarded for his performances at the IPL 2026 Auction Table. The J and K star earned a whopping ₹8.40 Crore Deal from the Delhi Capitals.
Wiki/Overview
| Full Name | Auqib Nabi Dar |
| Nick Name | Auqib Dar |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of Birth | 4 November 1996 |
| Place of Birth | Baraamula, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Age (as of 2025) | 29 years |
| Father | N/A |
| Mother | N/A |
| Spouse | Unmarried |
| Education | N/A |
| Known for | Auqib Dar is a Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler who belongs to Jammu and Kashmir. Delhi Capitals picked him for ₹8.40 Crore at IPL Auction 2026. |
| Residence | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Islam |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Height | 5’7 inches |
| Weight | N/A |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | N/A |
Early Life
Auqib Dar was born on 4 November 1996 in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.
Career
Auqib Dar made his List A debut for Jammu and Kashmir in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy on 23 September 2018. He made his Twenty20 debut on 11 November 2019, for Jammu and Kashmir in the 2019–20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Auqib made his first-class debut on 3 January 2020, for Jammu and Kashmir in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy. On 19 January 2020, he took 5 for 39 wickets against Odisha in a Ranji Trophy match. In October 2024 he took his best first-class figures, 5 for 29, to help Jammu and Kashmir dismiss Services for 71.
In the 2024-25 Ranji season Auqib took 44 wickets, the second-most in the season, with a strike-rate of 30.47 and an average of 13.93. He was selected for North Zone in the 2025-26 Duleep Trophy. In the game against East Zone he took four wickets in four balls starting with Virat Singh. He achieved his highest score and best bowling figures in Jammu and Kashmir’s innings defeat of Rajasthan in October 2025, when he made 55 and took 3 for 29 and 7 for 24.
Auqib was rewarded for his years of toil in the domestic circuit. The 29-year-old was picked up by the Delhi Capitals for ₹8.40 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi. It is worth mentioning that Auqib Nabi entered the auction with a base price of 30 lakh. The first bid for Nabi was placed by Delhi Capitals, and the franchise was involved in a battle with the Rajasthan Royals. However, soon, RR opted out, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) entered the room. However, soon after, last year’s champions also opted out, and the final bidding war erupted between the Delhi Capitals and the SunRisers Hyderabad. Ultimately, Nabi signed with the Delhi Capitals for ₹8.40 crore.
Education
N/A
Family and Affairs
Auqib Dar is single and unmarried.
Appearance
Auqib Dar has a height of 5’7 inches and has black coloured hairs and black coloured eyes.
Achievements
Auqib Dar was picked by Delhi Capitals for ₹8.40 Crore at IPL Auction 2026. He is the most expensive player from Jammu & Kashmir, and in the top 10 for most expensive uncapped players in IPL Auction history.
Money Factor
| Net Worth | ₹9 Crore Approximately |
| Salary / Income | N/A |
