Afghan spinner Waqar Salamkheil has registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction at base price of INR 75 lakhs. The 23-year-old is a left-arm player and is yet to make his IPL debut.

He has so far represented Afghanistan in a Test but is yet to play for them in a limited overs format. However, Waqar has extensive experience in T20 cricket. He has played in T20 leagues around the world.

The Afghan spinner has plied his trade in the Caribbean Premier League, Major League Cricket, Pakistan Super League, International League T20, SA20, Lanka Premier League and several other leagues.

In total, Salamkheil has played 57 T20s so far and has picked up 80 wickets with the help of three four-wicket hauls. It has an economy rating of less than 8 in the shortest format of the game.

Waqar Salamkheil not sold in IPL 2025 auction

Waqar Salamkheil went unsold in the 2025 IPL auction after not receiving any bids.