Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer (Bowler) |
|---|---|
| Nationality | India |
| Date of Birth | 14/12/2004 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Gopalganj, Bihar |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
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 Name | Sakib Hussain |
|---|---|
| Batting Style | Right Handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium |
Family
| Father | Labourer |
|---|---|
| Father's Name | Ali Ahmed Hussain |
| Father's Occupation | Farmer and daily wage labourer; later gave up farming due to knee problems |
| Family Background | Grew up in a modest household in Gopalganj with significant financial constraints |
Career
| Teams |
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| IPL Debut | 13/04/2026 vs Rajasthan Royals at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad |
| First-class Matches | 6 |
| T20 Debut | 2022/23 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Bihar |
| Notable Performances | 4/24 on IPL debut (13 April 2026); 6/41 in Ranji Trophy 2025/26 vs Arunachal Pradesh |
| IPL 2026 Auction | Signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad at a base price of Rs 30 lakh after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders and going unsold in IPL 2025 |
| IPL 2026 Season | Played 11 matches and took 15 wickets at an average of 26.47 |
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. | |
| 7. Started playing tennis-ball matches on the streets of Gopalganj before moving to proper cricket. | |
| 8. His mother reportedly sold her jewellery to buy him his first proper pair of cricket shoes. |
