Rasikh Salam Dar is an Indian cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir, known primarily as a right-arm fast-medium bowler. He came to wider attention through the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he was among the youngest players from the Kashmir valley to be picked up at the auction.
| Full name | Rasikh Salam Dar |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home state | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Role | Bowler |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Domestic team | Jammu and Kashmir |
Background
Rasikh Salam hails from the Kashmir valley and progressed through age-group cricket in Jammu and Kashmir before being selected for the senior state side. He developed a reputation as a pace bowler capable of bowling at the death, which drew attention from IPL franchises.
Career
Domestic cricket
He represents Jammu and Kashmir in domestic competitions organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, including the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Indian Premier League
Rasikh Salam was signed by Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League auction, becoming one of the few cricketers from Jammu and Kashmir to feature in the league. He was later associated with the Delhi Capitals franchise.
Significance
Rasikh Salam's progress is often cited as part of the wider growth of cricket in Jammu and Kashmir, alongside players such as Parvez Rasool and Umran Malik, who have helped raise the profile of the region in Indian domestic and franchise cricket.
Related topics
- Jammu and Kashmir cricket team
- Indian Premier League
- Mumbai Indians
- Delhi Capitals
- Cricket in Jammu and Kashmir
References
- Wikidata entity: Q56877098