BCCI slaps J&K's Rasikh Salam with 2-year ban for forging age
Salam had made his first-class debut for Jammu and Kashmir against Guwahati in December 2018 and also played Mumbai Indians in the 2019 IPL season
news.abplive.comI don’t have live access to up-to-the-minute news right now. From recent publicly reported coverage, Rasikh Salam Dar is a Jammu & Kashmir cricketer who faced an age-related ban in 2019 but later returned to play in Indian Premier League (IPL) with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and has been highlighted in coverage about his comeback and performance, including a notable four-wicket haul in IPL 2026. For the most current news, I can fetch verified articles if you’d like.
Key points from recent reporting:
- Rasikh Salam Dar hails from Kashmir; his father is described as a government school teacher in several profiles. This background is repeatedly noted in profiles and feature pieces.[1][2][3]
- His career has been framed as a comeback story after a BCCI age-ban in 2019, followed by his return to prominence with IPL teams, particularly RCB, and a standout performance against Lucknow Super Giants in 2026.[2][4][5][1]
- There are multiple regional outlets adopting a narrative around his journey from a small village to professional cricket and his ongoing role with RCB.[8][1][2]
Would you like me to pull the latest articles from reliable outlets and summarize the current status, including any updates on his father’s name or other personal details? If you want, I can also provide direct quotes or a short timeline of his IPL career and key performances.