IPL Auction 2026: J&K’s Auqib Nabi Dar snapped up by Delhi Capitals for Rs 8.40 crore
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir cricket created history at the IPL Season 19 mini auction as Baramulla-born pacer Auqib Nabi Dar emerged as among the most expensive Indian player, fetching a staggering Rs 8.40 crore from Delhi Capitals.
The high-value deal, not only underlined Auqib’s rising stature in Indian cricket but also marked a landmark moment for J&K, a region that has steadily been producing quality cricketers despite limited exposure and infrastructure challenges.
Leading the J&K contingent at the auction, the 28-year-old right-arm pacer has........





















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