Delhi Capitals Splurge Rs 8.4 Cr on Uncapped Kashmir Pacer Auqib Dar for IPL 2026

• Delhi Capitals acquired uncapped Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Dar for Rs 8.4 crore at the IPL 2026 mini auction.
• Born November 4, 1996, Auqib Dar is a fast-medium bowler representing J&K in domestic cricket.
• He had a breakthrough 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, taking 44 wickets, and also picked up 4 wickets in 4 balls in the Duleep Trophy.
• Dar boasts 125 first-class wickets in 36 matches, including 12 five-wicket hauls, and can contribute with the bat.
• DC co-owner Parth Jindal stated Dar was targeted to address the team's need for powerplay wicket-takers.

Why It Matters: Auqib Dar, a promising J&K pacer with strong domestic stats, joins DC for IPL 2026.