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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sakib Hussain |
| Born | 14 December 2004 Gopalganj, Bihar, India |
| Batting | Right footed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Role | Bowler |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2022–2023 | Bihar |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2026–present | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Sakib Hussain (born 14 December 2004) is an Indian cricketer who plays for Bihar in domestic cricket and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL).[1] He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler known for his pace and ability to extract bounce.[2][3]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Hussain was born on 14 December 2004 in Gopalganj, Bihar.[4] Coming from a humble background, his father, Ali Ahmed Hussain, worked as a local laborer.[5] Initially, Hussain aspired to join the Indian Army to serve the nation before shifting his focus entirely to sports.[6] He began playing cricket with a tennis ball in his village, often practicing on rugged terrains before transitioning to professional leather-ball cricket at a local academy.[7] Due to the family's severe financial struggles, his mother reportedly sold her gold ornaments to fund his travel and the purchase of his first professional cricket kit.[8] He later moved to Kolkata to refine his bowling skills, where his pace was noticed by talent scouts.[9]
Domestic career[edit | edit source]
Hussain made his Twenty20 debut for Bihar on 14 October 2022 against Andhra in the 2022–23 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.[10][11] He impressed a lot of people in the tournament, picking up four wickets for 20 runs in just his second match.[12] In 2024, he made his first-class debut in the Ranji Trophy for Bihar.[13] During the 2025–26 domestic season, he became the leading wicket-taker for Bihar in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, helping the team reach the Plate Group final.[14][15]
Indian Premier League[edit | edit source]
In December 2023, Hussain was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for his base price of ₹20 lakh in the auction for the 2024 Indian Premier League.[16][17] Though he did not feature in the playing XI during the 2024 season, he remained with the squad as they secured the championship title.[18] At the 2026 Indian Premier League auction, he was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for ₹30 lakh.[7] On 13 April 2026, he made his IPL debut against Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.[5] He delivered a match-winning performance on debut, taking 4 wickets for 24 runs, including the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal in his opening over.[1][2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sakib Hussain Profile". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sakib Hussain Player Profile". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Sakib Hussain Profile". NDTV Sports. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Sakib Hussain: The Bihar Speedster's Journey to IPL 2026". CricThugs. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Who is Sakib Hussain? The Bihar fast bowler making his SRH debut". Financial Express. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Meet Sakib Hussain: The Bihar boy who dreamed of Indian Army, now an IPL hero". Gulf News. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Who is Sakib Hussain, the Bihar pacer making his SRH debut?". Sportstar. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Sakib Hussain Biography: The Rise of Bihar's Speedster". HollyReview. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "Player Profile: Sakib Hussain". Kolkata Knight Riders. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "Sakib Hussain Player Card". IPL T20. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Sakib Hussain Profile & Stats". CREX. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Sakib Hussain - Career Stats". Crictoday. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Sakib Hussain Player Stats". Rediff Cricket. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Sakib Hussain Profile, Stats, Records". MyKhel. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Sakib Hussain Profile". News18. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Sakib Hussain Player Profile". OneCricket. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Sakib Hussain Stats and Records". Firstpost. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Sakib Hussain makes dream debut for SRH". Dainik Jagran. Retrieved 13 April 2026.