Rasikh Salam Bio: Age, Career, Family, Net Worth & More

Rasikh Salam Dar is an Indian cricketer. Know about him Wiki, Age, Biography, Family, Career, Lifestyle, Education, Net Worth & More.

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Rasikh Salam Dar
Indian Cricketer

Rasikh Salam Dar

Cricketer

Biography / Overview

The right-arm fast-medium bowler Rasikh Salam Dar is an Indian cricketer. He won national prominence as one of the youngest players to debut for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He came back from setbacks early in his career but ultimately played on for teams including the Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. His talent to swing the ball and bowl at important moments has made him a promising fast bowler in Indian cricket.

Timeline & History

2018
Domestic Cricket Breakthrough
Made his List A debut for Jammu & Kashmir in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on 3 October 2018. Impressed selectors with his pace and swing bowling. Started gaining attention from IPL scouts
2018
IPL Contract with Mumbai Indians
In December 2018, Mumbai Indians signed him for the 2019 IPL season. Became the third cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to earn an IPL contract. The signing brought national recognition to the young pacer
2018
First-Class Debut
Made his Ranji Trophy debut for Jammu & Kashmir on 30 December 2018. Showed promise as a developing fast bowler
2019
T20 Debut and IPL Record
Made his Twenty20 debut on 22 February 2019. Became the youngest player to debut for Mumbai Indians at 17 years and 353 days. Earned praise for his fearless bowling
2019
BCCI Suspension
Faced a major setback when the BCCI imposed a two-year ban due to discrepancies in his birth certificate records. This period became one of the most challenging phases of his career. Continued training and working on his fitness during the suspension.
2021–2022
Return to Cricket
Returned to competitive cricket after serving the suspension. Regained form in domestic tournaments. Earned an IPL contract with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022
2024
Delhi Capitals
Joined Delhi Capitals for IPL 2024. Played as a fast bowler and delivered important performances
2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Era
Bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 auction. Won his first IPL title with RCB. Also moved to the Baroda domestic cricket team. Established himself as a dependable pace option
2026
Continued Success
Continued performing for RCB. Finished the season among the team's leading wicket-takers. Helped the franchise remain one of the strongest teams in the tournament

Key Information

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Full Name Rasikh Salam
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Date of Birth 5 April, 2000
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Age 26 Years (as of 2026)
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Birth Place Ashmuji, Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Residence Jammu and Kashmir / Baroda, India
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Nationality Indian
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Religion Islam
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Languages Known Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi
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Profession Cricketer
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Role Bowler
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Batting Style Right-handed
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Bowling Style Right-arm Fast Medium
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Education Home Schooled / High School Education
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Known For Fast bowling and IPL performances
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Marital Status Unmarried
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Height 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall
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Weight Approx. 68 kg
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Net Worth estimated between ₹10 - ₹20 Crores
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IPL Salary Approx. ₹6 Crore
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Major Teams J&K, Mumbai Indians, KKR, Delhi Capitals, RCB, Baroda

Notable Highlights

  • "Third cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to be selected in the IPL"
  • "Youngest player to debut for Mumbai Indians"
  • "Successfully returned to professional cricket after a two-year suspension"
  • "Represented multiple IPL franchises"
  • "Won an IPL championship with Royal Challengers Bengaluru"
  • "Became one of the emerging fast bowlers from Jammu and Kashmir."

Personal Details

Date of BirthApril 5, 2000
GenderMale
Father's NameNot known
Mother's NameNot known

Early Life and Family  

Rasikh Salam Dar was born on 5 April 2000 in Ashmuji village of Kulgam district in Jammu and Kashmir. Being raised in a humble family, cricket meant more to him than sports, it was a dream. He was raised by Abdul Salam Dar, a teacher in school, who strongly encouraged his son’s love of cricket. His mother Saleem Dar took care of the household and even carried him through more difficult times in his career. Rasikh’s brother Irfan Salam Dar, and two sisters also live with him, too. All his early life, Rasikh spent hours and hours practicing cricket. Irfan Pathan, a one-time Indian all-rounder, quickly recognized his talent, assisting him in enhancing his bowling skills and working on him becoming a professional cricket player.  

Playing Style  

Known for, Rasikh Salam Dar is:  

Fast-medium pace bowling. 

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Swing with the new ball. 

Effective slower deliveries.

Knuckle-ball variations. 

Able to bowl in pressure situations. 

He has the power of playing for India on the world stage, if he develops and keeps being consistent throughout his life, the experts say.  

Rasikh Salam Dar is a bowler who bowls pace with his right arm. He has played cricket in matches and in the Indian Premier League.

Career Statistics

In First-Class cricket Rasikh Salam Dar played five matches. He scored 52 runs. Took 13 wickets. His best bowling was 3 wickets for 26 runs. He averaged 25.23 runs per wicket.

Rasikh Salam Dar also played in List A cricket. He played ten matches. Scored 44 runs. He took 13 wickets in these matches. His average bowling was 37.46 runs per wicket. His best bowling was 4 wickets for 23 runs.

Rasikh Salam Dar is really good at T20 cricket. He played 35 T20 matches. Scored 75 runs. He took 45 wickets. Averaged 22.35 runs per wicket. His best bowling was 6 wickets, for 31 runs. This was his performance taking five wickets in a T20 match.

Rasikh Salam Dar has played for teams. These teams are Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and now Royal Challengers Bangalore. He used to play for Jammu and Kashmir before playing for Baroda. Rasikh Salam Dar is a bowler who can take a lot of wickets especially in T20 cricket. Rasikh Salam Dars skills are impressive.

Conclusion  

Rasikh Salam Dar is a tale of talent, perseverance and hard work. He also has had plenty he has had lots to show for it in life: from the small town of Ashmuji in Jammu and Kashmir to playing on India’s biggest stage. He took a suspension at the beginning of his career and was finally returned a stronger fast bowler. He is always providing inspiration for aspiring cricketers — primarily from Jammu and Kashmir — to play domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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