At the auction for the 2025 IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore managed to snip up Rasikh Salam Dar at a huge ₹6 crores. Known for his ability with the right arm as a fast-medium bowler, Rasikh has impressed with domestic and also previous IPL appearances for his ability to swing the ball in addition to his accuracy and control. His speeds often reach around 135 km/h, putting pressure on the batsmen with his knack for conjuring up challenging deliveries.
Rasikh, from Jammu and Kashmir, has a very special career graph, which has led him into attention across the cricketing world. Rasikh began with the domestic leagues and from there got himself into the IPL with the Mumbai Indians back in 2019, but his journey was bogged down briefly by issues related to his documentation. He wasn’t discouraged by that setback, regained momentum, and made headlines with six wickets against Chhattisgarh during his stint in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
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Perhaps, a return to form can be seen in his game this season after Delhi Capitals gave him a chance during the 2024 season, showcasing his upgraded skills and discipline, which probably made RCB invest in him so heavily this year. Rasikh’s addition to the RCB squad could bring fresh energy to their speed-pace attack with him being an integral part with those other major players.
It carries a handsome price tag and a big responsibility: Rasikh is the major buy for RCB’s bowling. Fans and analysts alike will keep an eye on the lad to see if he can convert his long harbored potential into match-winning matches for RCB, with which the team can achieve its elusive title in the IPL.