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Auqib Nabi Dar Height, Age, Family, Biography

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Age: 29 Years
Height: 5' 10"
Fiancee: Aaqira

Auqib Nabi Dar

Bio/Wiki
ProfessionCricketer (Bowling all-rounder)
Famous forSelected by Delhi Capitals for 2026 IPl season
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight (approx.)65 Kg (143 lbs)
Body Measurements (approx.)- Chest: 42 Inches
- Waist: 32 Inches
- Biceps: 13 Inches
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlack
Cricket
Domestic/State Team(s)First-class/list-A/T20

• 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
Personal Life
Date of Birth4 November 1996 (Monday)
Age (as of 2025)29 Years
BirthplaceBaramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Zodiac signScorpio
NationalityIndian
HometownBaramulla, Jammu and Kashmir
SchoolGovernment Higher Secondary School, Fatehgarh
College/UniversityAmar Singh College, Srinagar
Educational QualificationGraduate
ReligionIslam
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Social Media• Instagram
• Facebook
Relationships & More
Marital StatusEngaged
Engagement Date20 April 2024
Family
FianceeAaqira
ParentsFather- Ghulam Nabi Dar (Government teacher)
Favourites
Cricketer(s)Dale Steyn, Zaheer Khan, Jasprit Bumrah
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)Rs 8.40 crore (from 2026 IPL contract)

Auqib Nabi Dar

Some Lesser Known Facts About Auqib Nabi Dar

  • Auqib Nabi Dar was born in a traditional Kashmiri family.
  • His father wanted him to focus on academics and become a doctor.
  • He started playing cricket with a tennis ball, but decided to become a professional cricketer when one of his friends failed to get selected in the under-16 trials at the J&K Cricket Association (JKCA).
  • His father was against his decision initially, but later supported him after seeing his passion for cricket.

    Auqib Nabi Dar when he started playing league cricket

    Auqib Nabi Dar, when he started playing league cricket

  • In his early days, he copied the aggression of South African pacer Dale Steyn.
  • He also failed in his first trial, but got selected in 2018 for the senior List-A team of the JKCA.
  • He later developed his skills under the guidance of Irfan Pathan and Pudiyangum Krishnakumar.

    Auqib Nabi Dar during a domestic match

    Auqib Nabi Dar during a domestic match

  • In 2023, he was a net bowler for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
  • Ahead of the 2025 IPL auction, he was the highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy with 32 wickets in 5 matches, but he went unsold for Rs 30 lakhs.
  • He made headlines in August 2025 by taking four wickets in four balls for North Zone against East Zone in a Duleep Trophy match at Bengaluru’s Centre of Excellence.
  • In November 2025, the Mumbai Indians (MI) invited him for trials at their franchise ground in Ghansoli.
  • Delhi Capitals (DC) acquired him for Rs 8.40 crores against the base price of Rs 30 lakh.

    Auqib Nabi Dar in Delhi Capitals (DC) jersey

    Auqib Nabi Dar in the Delhi Capitals (DC) jersey

  • He wants to play for the Indian cricket team in the test format.
  •  He dreams to start a cricket academy in his hometown, Baramulla, to help young children who want to make a career in cricket.