Rasikh Salam Debut, Biography, Stats, Net Worth, Wife, IPL Team, Records, Career

Rasik Salam is an Indian cricketer. He plays for Jammu and Kashmir in domestic matches and later moved to Baroda. He is famous for his aggressive bowling and lethal bowling in the last overs. He is one of the youngest players to be selected in the IPL from Jammu and Kashmir. He played for Mumbai Indians in his early matches. He is also a right-handed batsman, but is known for his bowling skills.

Early life and biography

A fast bowler, Mukul was born on April 5, 2000 in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. He is 26 years old. His full name is Rasik Salam Dar. His father was a school teacher. His father’s name is Abdul Salam, who lives in South Kashmir. Rasik faced significant challenges in being selected for the cricket team. Initially, he played for Jammu and Kashmir; later, he moved to Baroda. He is known for his ability to generate speed and swing.

Career in IPL

He made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2019. He played his first IPL match against Delhi Capitals on 24 March 2019. The organisers held the match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He was just 17 years old at the time. In that match, he bowled 4 overs and gave away 42 runs. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) banned him from playing cricket for years due to discrepancies in his birth certificate. Two years later, he made a grand comeback and showed his fast and fearless bowling style. In the IPL, he has played matches for Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders.

Career timeline

Rasik Salam is a fast bowler. He started playing cricket at a young age. Initially, he represented the Jammu and Kashmir team, but later he moved to Baroda. He was selected in the Under-19 tournament. He played with exceptional skill in the domestic league. His performance was noticed, and at the very young age of 17, he was selected in the IPL. He played for Mumbai Indians. The BCCI banned him due to the date on his birth certificate. After two years, they lifted their ban, and he started playing matches again. He played in many matches in the IPL. He played for the Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore teams.

Bowling statistics

Batting stats

Fielding stats

Records and Achievements

• One of the youngest cricketers from Jammu and Kashmir to play in the IPL.
• He has an aggressive bowling pace and shows raw pace.
• He played a strong match in his first match after a gap of a few years in his career.
• He is the third youngest player from Jammu and Kashmir to be selected in the IPL

Playing style and strength

• Fast-medium bowling style
• Delivers the ball with good pace and bounce
• Showed an efficient bowling style in the power-play overs
• He has an aggressive mindset

He is a fast bowler who can limit the runs scored by the batsmen. His lethal bowling, tight line and length make batting difficult. He is an expert in bowling yorkers and slow balls. He has good pace and bounce. He can slow down the pace of the runners. In domestic matches, he played well. Due to his strong performance in the domestic league, he played in the IPL. He was bought in the IPL auction and was launched by Mumbai Indians in 2019 for Rs 20 lakh.

Net Worth and Earnings

Rasikh’s net worth is officially stated to be in the range of Rs 8 to 9 crores. He earns a significant amount from IPL matches, which is around Rs 6 crores. He is a very young player and has not played yet and has not been able to earn much. Starting his career with domestic leagues and List A matches, he has earned in crores and built his net worth. The fast bowler performed brilliantly in his domestic matches and then moved to IPL, which led to a huge increase in his earnings. His main financial expenditure is from IPL salary. In 2026, his earnings increased due to IPL matches.