Auqib Nabi Had Locked Himself In His Room After Being Sold For Rs 8.4 Crore, The Fast Bowler Told An Unheard Story.
Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Aaqib Nabi is ready to debut in IPL. The fast bowler told that when he was bought in the auction, he had locked himself in his room.
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Sports Desk, New Delhi. Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Mohammad Aaqib is ready to debut in the upcoming IPL. The 29-year-old fast bowler was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 8.4 crore in the auction for IPL 2026. The base price of Nabi was Rs 30 lakh.
Nabi told reporters on Friday that he is excited about the upcoming season and is ready to give his best performance. Nabi, born on 4 November 1996, also told that when Delhi Capitals bought him at a record price in the auction, he locked himself in his room.
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I was at home when the IPL 2026 auction was going on. The next day he had to join the camp for Vijay Hazare Trophy. When my name came up, all I wanted in my mind was that some franchise should pick up the paddle and buy me because I wanted to gain IPL experience. When Delhi Capitals bought it for Rs 8.4 crore, my family became emotional after seeing this. I also became emotional after seeing him. Then I went to my room. Didn't tell anyone nearby that I was at home. Had locked himself in the room. I saw from the window that people from nearby, the media and a crowd of people gathered at the house. My family members also became happy after seeing them. And everyone started celebrating. I also felt very happy seeing this. But I did not come out of the room.
Mohammad Nabi, fast bowler of Jammu and Kashmir
Mohammad Nabi told that he knows his strength very well and is working hard on it. Nabi told that his strength is to swing the ball in the initial overs and take wickets on the basis of that. Nabi, popularly known as 'Baramulla Express', said, 'My strength is to take wickets by swinging in the initial overs. My focus will remain on that. Also working on yorker. But I will not go away from my strength.
Nabi, who has performed brilliantly in domestic cricket, said that IPL is important. He said, 'I have not played much white ball cricket. I am bowling with the new ball in practice also. But my focus is to improve my bowling in the last overs. I am also focusing on my yorkers and variations. My effort will be to make Delhi Capitals the champion by performing brilliantly.
Aaqib Nabi gave an important message for the fans of Delhi Capitals. He said, 'Leave everyone else and support our team. We need your support and prayers.
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