{"id":13779,"date":"2026-06-02T01:13:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T01:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/rasikh-salam-dars-unstoppable-comeback-to-ipl-after-setbacks-and-injuries"},"modified":"2026-06-02T01:13:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T01:13:26","slug":"rasikh-salam-dars-unstoppable-comeback-to-ipl-after-setbacks-and-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/rasikh-salam-dars-unstoppable-comeback-to-ipl-after-setbacks-and-injuries","title":{"rendered":"Rasikh Salam Dar\u2019s Unstoppable Comeback to IPL After Setbacks and Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a story rooted in family guidance, setbacks and relentless work, Rasikh Salam Dar\u2019s rise through the Jammu and Kashmir pathway has been anything but smooth. From a young bowler learning his craft with a tennis ball to earning major IPL attention after long interruptions, the fast-bowling option has built his comeback around discipline\u2014something he credits to the people around him and the habits he refuses to abandon.<\/p>\n

From a club call to a breakthrough season<\/h2>\n
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  1. About seven years ago, around the same time of year, Nadeem Dar\u2014then studying in Chandigarh and playing club cricket\u2014received a call from Rasikh Salam Dar, his cousin and the youngster he had coached since Rasikh was eight.<\/li>\n
  2. Nadeem described the message as devastating, recalling that Rasikh broke down after saying that everything was over. Rasikh\u2019s ban later became the reality that derailed his immediate plans.<\/li>\n
  3. Rasikh was banned for two years in 2019 after a dispute connected to the submission of a faulty birth certificate to the BCCI. The suspension ruled him out of contention for the 2020 Under-19 World Cup.<\/li>\n
  4. The ban also effectively shut the door on a return to Jammu and Kashmir cricket, turning his comeback into a longer, more uncertain wait.<\/li>\n
  5. After three rejections in Under-19 trials, Rasikh was eventually selected for the 2018 season once Irfan Pathan joined Jammu and Kashmir as a mentor.<\/li>\n
  6. In a rapid six-month stretch, Rasikh went on to represent in Under-19 and Under-23 competitions, played Ranji Trophy, and also made it into the IPL setup.<\/li>\n
  7. Not long after that momentum, the ban was confirmed\u2014an outcome Nadeem insisted was not Rasikh\u2019s doing, framing it as a nightmare rather than a deserved punishment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Growing up in Khandipora, in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, it was Nadeem who introduced Rasikh to cricket. The fundamentals began with a tennis ball, where Rasikh developed a base of variations that later helped define his bowling style.<\/p>\n

    When Rasikh turned 13, Nadeem took him to a local club and for the first time he bowled with a leather ball. Within weeks, he started attracting attention for his swing. Nadeem pointed to how conditions in Kashmir have changed, noting that turf wickets used to be rare; in tennis-ball cricket, a simple cement wicket could be enough even when the ground was wet and heavy.<\/p>\n

    He also highlighted that Rasikh learned the back-of-the-hand slower delivery\u2014now widely praised\u2014at the age of 14. Nadeem stressed how difficult those slower balls are to pick, adding that Rasikh\u2019s ability to develop them early made the later progression smoother.<\/p>\n

    In recent seasons with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh has also added a knuckleball to his arsenal, a step Nadeem described as a further sign of his learning curve and commitment.<\/p>\n

    Injury, patience and a return to the grind<\/h2>\n
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    1. After completing his two-year ban, Rasikh shifted his base to Mumbai.<\/li>\n
    2. Soon after the move, he suffered a lower-back stress injury that kept him away from competitive cricket for even longer.<\/li>\n
    3. Mir Murtaza, a childhood friend of Rasikh, said Rasikh did not play any competitive cricket for four years\u2014first because of the ban and then due to the injury.<\/li>\n
    4. Murtaza emphasized that despite prolonged absence, Rasikh never lost hope and never spoke about quitting.<\/li>\n
    5. He described Rasikh as introverted: outwardly soft-spoken, but mentally tough, with a strong refusal to back down even during early rejections.<\/li>\n
    6. Murtaza also recounted how Rasikh would dismiss jokes about his limited presence on social media or his ordinary way of living, saying he wanted to play for India\u2014his ultimate dream.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      That mindset has been a defining thread in Rasikh\u2019s story: the belief that the next chance matters more than everything else, including distractions.<\/p>\n

      IPL 2025: the price tag, the preparation and the impact<\/h2>\n

      When RCB picked Rasikh Salam Dar for Rs 6 crore ahead of IPL 2025, it raised eyebrows because he had appeared in only two matches previously and taken just one wicket. But Rasikh framed the opportunity as a chance to improve, stating that he kept working with Omkar Salvi and continued learning by watching Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar closely.<\/p>\n

      He said he kept bowling because it was the only skill he knew, and\u2014by his account\u2014results eventually arrived.<\/p>\n

      Dar finished the campaign with 19 wickets at an economy rate of 9.45. In the final against Gujarat Titans, he produced his most significant spell of the tournament, taking 3 for 27 and emerging as RCB\u2019s leading wicket-taker in that match.<\/p>\n

      Dar credited the opening impact created by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hazlewood, saying their perfect starts made his job easier throughout the competition. He also expressed gratitude for sharing the dressing room with them, adding that he had learned a great deal and was eager to return the following year.<\/p>\n

      Captain Rajat Patidar praised Dar\u2019s season-long role, saying the breakthroughs he provided were crucial because winning competitions or matches cannot rely on only one or two bowlers. Speaking on the eve of the final, Patidar stressed the importance of having multiple contributors.<\/p>\n

      After the final, Patidar returned to the theme of Rasikh\u2019s confidence and skills. He specifically pointed to Rasikh\u2019s slower deliveries, back-of-the-hand options, and especially his yorkers. Patidar suggested that Rasikh supported Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood well and noted that Dar always seemed clear about his role and what he needed to do. He also reinforced a team message to bowlers: if you have a plan, execute it.<\/p>\n

      What comes next: fitness, process and the national dream<\/h2>\n

      For Rasikh, the focus is straightforward\u2014keep the process moving, stay fit, and continue doing the one thing he loves most: marking his run-up and bowling for hours. He described having the ball in his hands as his happiest place and said the season has been a long one, with his immediate desire to go home and meet his parents.<\/p>\n

      He also dedicated the title to his father, Abdul Salaam, describing how his father always encouraged him to pursue his love for cricket. Rasikh added that his father never told him he was wasting time playing the sport, and he described that support as standing by him \u201clike a pillar\u201d through thick and thin.<\/p>\n

      Looking ahead, India are scheduled to play around 45 T20I matches over the next two years, and Rasikh\u2019s exact path remains uncertain. Still, his wicket-taking ability in the middle overs has brought him into conversations about the national team. If he stays healthy and continues pursuing what he enjoys, he could push closer to the \u201cblue jersey,\u201d a dream he represents as \u201cKhandipora\u2019s sher,\u201d a nickname earned from peers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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