Sakib Hussain

Cricketer (Bowler)

India Gopalganj, Bihar

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer (Bowler)
NationalityIndia
Date of Birth14/12/2004
Age21 years
BirthplaceGopalganj, Bihar

Latest News about Sakib Hussain

13/04/2026

Sakib Hussain made a highly successful IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. He took 4 wickets for 24 runs, a performance reported as the joint-best bowling figures by an Indian on IPL debut and one of the best debut spells in IPL history.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSakib Hussain
Batting StyleRight Handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm fast-medium

Family

FatherLabourer

Career

Teams
  • Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • Bihar
IPL Debut13/04/2026 vs Rajasthan Royals at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
First-class Matches6
T20 Debut2022/23 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Bihar
Notable Performances4/24 on IPL debut (13 April 2026); 6/41 in Ranji Trophy 2025/26 vs Arunachal Pradesh

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Hails from a financially constrained family in Gopalganj, Bihar.
2. Spent hours watching matches at Minz Stadium before pursuing cricket seriously.
3. Was 17 years old when he made his T20 debut in the 2022/23 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, taking 4/20 in his second game.
4. Joined Chennai Super Kings as a net bowler in 2023 to gain experience.
5. Part of Kolkata Knight Riders squad during their 2024 IPL title-winning campaign, though did not play.
6. Selected to the National Cricket Academy camp in Bengaluru.
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