The Untold Story of Rasikh Salam Dar That Is Winning Hearts

Rasikh Salam Dar came out as the star for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In the match against Lucknow Super Giants, he went on to take 4 wickets for the team. Following the game, Irfan Pathan told about the time when he noticed the talent in Rasikh and gave him a chance to play.

Rasikh Salam Dar has now been the new star of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. A team which struggled with its third pace bowling option got their third bowler taking the most wickets in the game against Lucknow Super Giants. He was able to take 4 wickets in the game, as RCB won the match with ease. While his success is being noticed, his discovery story remains unheard.

Irfan Pathan told about the time when he noticed Rasikh Salam Dar. During the trials, Rasikh bowled two to three deliveries and he was told by Irfan to wait on the sides. He thought that this time also he had been rejected, and eventually went on to head back to his home with his brother. Noticing the same, Irfan Pathan stopped him and asked why he was heading back.

Irfan then told him that his talent will not take him to the junior team, as he is eligible for the senior team. Eventually in his initial practice matches, he was able to impress the selectors more, as he started off by taking a hat-trick.

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A few years after his selection in the Jammu and Kashmir team, he has now been a key bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Watching him take wickets consistently in the clash against Lucknow Super Giants made Irfan Pathan remember the times when he noticed the talent in the young kid. While Rasikh encountered various setbacks, he always came back stronger and now continues to grow in the game.