Delhi: In IPL Mega Auction 2025, huge amount of money was looted on the players. Be it marquee players or uncapped young players, everyone has won silver. The most expensive uncapped player in the auction held so far has been sold for Rs 6 crore. After all, who is this Thiladi, who was banned by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
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Rasik joined RCB
RCB bought uncapped player Rasikh Salam Dar for Rs 6 crore and included him in their team. He has become the most expensive uncapped player in this IPL auction. During the IPL mega auction, Bengaluru bought Rasik under RTM for Rs 6 crore and included him in their team.
Who is Rasik Salam Dar?
Rasiq Salam was born on 5 April in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. This fast bowler made his List A debut in Vijay Hazare Trophy, First-Class Ranji Trophy and T-20 debut in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Jammu and Kashmir in the 2018-19 season.
Why was it banned?
In 2019, Rasik was banned for two years for age fraud. He was accused of exaggerating his age by manipulating the mark sheet of an acquaintance. However, in reality his age at that time was less than the stated age.
How has been the journey in IPL?
In 2018, Irfan Pathan closely examined Rasikh’s bowling skills, after which Mumbai Indians signed him in 2019. After 2 years of ban, KKR bought him in the year 2022. Then he could play only two matches for KKR. Then, while playing for Delhi Capitals in the 2024 IPL, he impressed everyone. This right-arm fast bowler took 9 wickets in 8 matches. At the same time, in his T20 career, this 24-year-old bowler has taken 35 wickets in 28 matches. Rasikh does not bowl very fast but he has accurate line and length.
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