Fast bowler Saqib Hussain (Photo: PTI)
Sakib Hussain Story: What about in Bihar? The answer is- Cricket Ba and Players Ba. Those players who are famous as soon as they enter IPL. They are setting an example whenever they get a chance. Living up to the trust. While doing this, he is changing the image of Bihar cricket along with his life. Till now the names of Ishaan Kishan and Vaibhav Suryavanshi were in the news. But, now add the name of fast bowler Saqib Hussain to that list. Saqib Hussain i.e. Gopalganj Express, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2026 and now the effect of the bet of Rs 30 lakh placed on him has also been seen. He has created history in IPL. Has equaled the Indian record on his debut.
Saqib Hussain equaled the Indian record
In the match played in Hyderabad on 13 April, Sunrisers Hyderabad put a break on the victory chariot of Rajasthan Royals. He made Rajasthan taste its first defeat after winning 4 consecutive matches. Saqib Hussain was also an important character in the success story of Sunrisers, who took 4 wickets for 24 runs in 4 overs and equaled the Indian record in terms of best bowling performance on IPL debut. Before Shakib, last season, Ashwini Kumar of Mumbai Indians also made his debut against KKR and took 4 wickets for 24 runs in 4 overs.
Started holding a rifle, became a cricketer
The story of 21 year old Saqib Hussain becoming a cricketer has been full of struggles. He once intended to hold the rifle for the country. He wanted to join the Indian Army. But, it was destined to become a cricketer, no matter what obstacles one faced.
Sakib Hussain from Bihar wanted to be part of Indian Army. He certainly looks solid fit. Brilliant start to his IPL Career.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 13, 2026
Mother had bought the shoes by selling her jewellery.
Born on December 14, 2004 in Gopalganj, Bihar, Saqib Hussain’s father was a farmer. That father used to do farming. But due to knee pain, he had to leave farming, due to which the financial condition of the house worsened. There was shortage of food at home. In such a situation, where would Saqib be able to buy those shoes, wearing which he could enliven his bowling? In such a situation the mother sold her jewellery. He sold his jewelery and bought shoes for Saqib so that he could play cricket.
What is special in Shakib’s bowling?
The hallmark of Shakib’s bowling is his speed. Along with speed, his slower ball is also very dangerous. Shakib Hussain’s slower balls are difficult to predict. Even on his IPL debut, he trapped Donovan Ferreira with the slower ball. Talking about Shakib’s T20 career, he has taken 14 wickets in the 13 matches played so far. His best performance is of taking 4 wickets for 20 runs, which he took in his second match played for Bihar.
