Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/11/1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Sheeri, Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Auqib Nabi Dar |
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| Known As | The Baramulla Express |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium-fast |
| Batting Style | Right-handed lower-order batsman |
| Description | Rising fast bowler who led Jammu & Kashmir to their first-ever Ranji Trophy title in 2025-26 season. Known for ability to swing the ball both ways with consistency and composure. |
Personal Life
| Father | Ghulam Nabi Dar (schoolteacher) |
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| Childhood Aspiration | Father initially hoped he would become a doctor |
Family
| Father | Ghulam Nabi Dar |
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Career
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| List A Debut | 23/09/2018 (Jammu & Kashmir, Vijay Hazare Trophy) | ||||||||||
| Twenty20 Debut | 11/11/2019 (Jammu & Kashmir, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy) | ||||||||||
| First-Class Debut | 2020 (took 5-wicket haul against Jharkhand) | ||||||||||
| IPL Entry | 2026 (bought by Delhi Capitals for ₹8.40 crore) | ||||||||||
| 2025-26 Season Highlights |
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Favourites
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Style Quotient
| Characteristics | Aggressive bowling, swing expertise, nerves of steel, composure under pressure, clean striker |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Had to travel 60 kilometers regularly to prepare for elite competitions | |
| 2. Was rejected in trials for three consecutive years before breaking into Under-19 squad in 2016 | |
| 3. During first major trials in Jammu, arrived in basic sneakers worth ₹500 and had to borrow spiked shoes from a senior player | |
| 4. Grew up in curfew-hit streets of North Kashmir with minimal sporting infrastructure | |
| 5. Idolized Dale Steyn as a child, imitating his bowling action and celebrations | |
| 6. Highest-paid player from Jammu & Kashmir | |
| 7. First IPL contract came at age 29 after outstanding 2025-26 domestic season |