Baramulla's Aaqib Nabi Dar fetches 8.4 Cr in IPL auction; Kaviya Maran loses bid!

• Aaqib Nabi Dar, a fast bowler from Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, was acquired by Delhi Capitals for 8.40 crores in the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
• His base price was 30 lakh rupees, but intense bidding between Kaviya Maran (Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Delhi Capitals drove the price up significantly.
• Kaviya Maran showed keen interest but eventually backed out, leading to Delhi Capitals securing the player.
• Aaqib Nabi Dar has an exceptional domestic cricket record, including 4 wickets in 4 balls (double hat-trick) in Duleep Trophy.
• He also took 29 wickets in 9 Ranji Trophy matches and 15 wickets in 7 Syed Mushtaq Ali matches, showcasing his talent.

Why It Matters: Baramulla's Aaqib Nabi Dar, a domestic star, secured a massive 8.4 Cr IPL deal with Delhi Capitals.