Father: Abdul Salam Dar, Mother: Saleem Dar, Brother: Irfan Salam Dar
Rasikh Salam is a right-arm fast-medium bowler from Jammu & Kashmir who has steadily built a reputation as a wicket-taking threat in white-ball cricket. The 26-year-old made his mark early, debuting for his state at just 18 years old, and has since become a sought-after IPL commodity, representing four different franchises. His T20 record is particularly impressive, with 69 wickets in 54 matches, including a best of 6 for 31, highlighting his ability to run through lineups in the shortest format. Salam has played for the Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and most recently Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he delivered some of his best IPL performances, including a standout spell of 3 for 27 against Gujarat Titans in the 2026 season. His ability to bowl with pace and hit hard lengths makes him a valuable asset in the powerplay and death overs, marking him as one of the emerging fast-bowling talents from the region.
| Bowling | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| FC | 8 | 13 | 916 | 526 | 19 | 3/26 | 4/97 | 27.68 | 3.44 | 48.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 15 | 15 | 719 | 710 | 19 | 4/23 | 4/23 | 37.36 | 5.92 | 37.8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 47 | 47 | 948 | 1341 | 56 | 6/31 | 6/31 | 23.94 | 8.48 | 16.9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Batting & Fielding | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
| FC | 8 | 8 | 4 | 116 | 45* | 29.00 | 133 | 87.21 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| List A | 15 | 8 | 5 | 51 | 21* | 17.00 | 71 | 71.83 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| T20s | 47 | 19 | 8 | 78 | 10* | 7.09 | 79 | 98.73 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 10 |
He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler who excels in white-ball cricket, particularly in the powerplay and death overs.
He has represented four IPL franchises: Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
In 54 T20 matches, he has taken 69 wickets at an average of 23.33, with best figures of 6 for 31, and has one five-wicket haul to his name.
For Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2026 season, he delivered a brilliant spell of 3 for 27 against Gujarat Titans.
He represents Jammu & Kashmir in domestic cricket, making his debut for them in List A cricket in October 2018.
He was born on April 5, 2000, making him 26 years old.
His best List A figures are 4 for 23, showcasing his wicket-taking ability in the 50-over format.
In 8 first-class matches, he has taken 19 wickets at an average of 27.68, with best figures of 3 for 26 in an innings.
His ability to bowl at pace, hit hard lengths, and deliver in high-pressure situations makes him effective in both the powerplay and death overs, as reflected in his wicket-taking record.
While his exact IPL debut date is not specified, he has played for multiple franchises over the years, gaining valuable experience at the highest level of T20 cricket.
