Uncapped All-Rounder From J&K Is Purchased by DC for a Whopping ₹8.4 Crore at IPL 2026 Auction

Auqib Nabi plans to build a cricket academy in Baramulla after IPL windfall of Rs 8.40 crore

In a four-way battle, Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi was bagged by Delhi Capitals for a whopping ₹8.40 crore — 28 times his base price of ₹30 lak

Uncapped all-rounder from J&K is purchased by DC for a whopping ₹8.4 crore at IPL 2026 auction

Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Auqib Nabi fetched a massive bid of ₹8.4 crore by the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16.

Who is Auqib Nabi, the Jammu & Kashmir cricketer brought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 8.40 crore at IPL 2026 auction?

A right-arm medium pacer, with an ability to move the ball both ways and maintain excellent control, Auqib Nabi has modelled his action around South African fast bowling great Dale Steyn, who was his role model growing up.

Who is Auqib Nabi, the J&K all-rounder bought by Delhi Capitals at IPL 2026 Auction?

Auqib Nabi will play in the IPL for the first time in his career. He is the leading wicket-taker among pacers in the 2025 Ranji Trophy, with 29 scalps in five matches.

Baramulla celebrates as Delhi Capitals spend big on Auqib Nabi in IPL 2026 auction

Baramulla celebrates as Delhi Capitals spend big on Auqib Nabi in IPL 2026 auction  WION

Kashmir erupts in celebration as Baramulla pacer Auqib Nabi bags Rs 8.40 crore IPL deal with Delhi Capitals

Celebrations swept across Kashmir on Tuesday after Baramulla-born fast bowler Auqib Nabi was sold to Delhi Capitals for a massive Rs 8.40 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, marking a historic moment for cricket in the Valley. As soon as Nabi’s name was announced at the auction table, scenes of jubilation unfolded at his ancestral home in Baramulla. Family members distributed sweets, hugged each other, and offered prayers in gr…