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Auqib Nabi Set for Delhi Capitals Debut After Reported INR 8.4 Crore Deal

Coaches urge the swing bowler to trust his process over hype.

After a sensational domestic season, Auqib Nabi is gearing up to play in his maiden IPL, where he was bought for a whopping sum of INR 8.4 crore (US $900,000). Sarah Waris traces his journey to the big stage.

Overview

  • Delhi Capitals are preparing the Jammu and Kashmir pacer for an IPL bow in the season opener against Lucknow Super Giants, with his state coach telling him to keep it simple.
  • Nabi joined Delhi at the 2026 mega auction for a reported INR 8.4 crore, marking a rapid rise for the 29-year-old quick from Baramulla.
  • His strength is swinging the ball both ways and hitting yorkers, and he says he needs to sharpen death-overs skills in the shorter formats.
  • He arrives off a standout domestic run that includes 5 for 54 in J&K’s Ranji Trophy final win, 15 Syed Mushtaq Ali wickets at about seven an over, and 14 Vijay Hazare wickets plus an unbeaten 114.
  • J&K bowling coach P Krishna Kumar wants him to mirror Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s calm swing-first template, while Nabi has synced with DC coach Munaf Patel on sticking to routine.