| Aarif developed a passion for cricket from a young age, supported by his father who provided him with cricket kits and attended his matches. |
| He grew his skills in local cricket tournaments before representing Nepal in international competitions. |
| In December 2013, he played for Nepal in the 2014 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup. |
| Aarif trained at Just Cricket Academy in Bangalore alongside Karan KC for 10 days prior to the 2014 ICC World Cricket League Division Three tournament. |
| He was a key player in Nepal's first ODI match in 2018 against the Netherlands. |
| Aarif contributed to Nepal's win, earning a Bronze medal at the 2019 South Asian Games in Kathmandu/Pokhara. |
| In September 2020, the Cricket Association of Nepal awarded him a central contract. |
| In January 2021, after an ankle injury, he demonstrated resilience by returning to the field to help his team achieve a draw in a subsequent match. |
| Despite a spat involving his brother that affected his playtime, he proved his worth by leading the team to victory in a T20I series against the UAE. |
| After Nepal's triumph in the ICC World Cup Cricket League-2 series in March 2023, he and his brother received motorcycles from the Mayor of Birgunj as a reward. |
| Aarif was acquired by Sudurpaschim Royals for Rs 1.5 million in the 2024 Nepal Premier League, playing 9 matches and scoring 69 runs. |
| In November 2024, he entered into a sponsorship agreement with KTM Diamond Cricket. |
| By March 2025, he became the 6th player to reach 1000 runs in Nepal's domestic List-A tournament, the PM Cup. |
| Aarif has also signed multiple advertisement deals with brands such as Tecno and Vianet. |
