Since its inception, IPL has been the biggest platform for the youth to showcase their talent. This league has not only given excellent cricketers to India but has also given many excellent batsmen and bowlers to world cricket. However, one has to trust the youth. Many times results are not achieved in one match or one season. The story of Rasikh Salam, playing for RCB in IPL 2026, is also similar.
Rasikh Salam Dar plays for Jammu and Kashmir
26 year old Rasikh Salam Dar plays for Jammu and Kashmir in domestic cricket. His career in IPL started in 2019. Mumbai Indians bought him in 2019. That season he got a chance to play only 1 match and the next season he was released by the team. After this, he played 2 matches for KKR in IPL 2022. After this KKR also released it. Took 9 wickets in 8 matches for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, but after Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi also did not trust Rasikh and released him before the mega auction of IPL 2025.
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Team confidence changed as a result
Rasikh was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the mega auction of IPL 2025. Of course, Rasikh got to play only one match that season in which he took 1 wicket, but RCB remained confident in this bowler and he was retained for IPL 2026.
Rasikh has translated the team’s confidence into results in IPL 2026. This right-arm fast bowler has taken 5 wickets in 2 matches of the season. Rasikh, who took 4 wickets for 24 runs in 4 overs against Lucknow Super Giants in Chinnaswamy on 15 April, played an important role in the team’s victory.
What makes this player special?
Variety and cleverness in fast bowling makes Rasikh special. Against Lucknow, he bowled about 10 slow balls out of his 24-ball spell. This shows his maturity. RCB understood this specialty of his. Now this young player has become the backbone of the team’s fast bowling. After the match against Lucknow, cricket fans and critics will keep an eye on Rasikh’s performance in the season.
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