Find out all the details about cricketer Sakibul Gani in this article along with his biography, age, family, father name, Ranji Trophy stats, religion
The 22-year-old young cricketer has gained the eyes of selectors, and scouts through his epic performance at the ongoing Ranji Trophy.
Sakibul Gani Age, Biography, Family, Father Name, Religion, IPL Team
Sakibul Gani is an Indian cricketer born on 2nd September,1999 in Motihari Bihar (India), East Champaran and is a Muslim who practices the Islam religion. His father is Mohammed Manan Gani and Sakibul is among four brothers with his older brother Faisal, a state cricketer himself.
The 22 year old cricketer comes from a noble and humble background. He has decent records in Vijay Hazare and Ranji Trophy. He doesn’t have a contract with an IPL team as of yet.
Sakibul Gani Domestic Cricket Stats
He made his debut for List A Cricket in October 2019 for Bihar in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019-20 against Jammu and Kashmir when he scored 29 runs and took the one wicket and T20 debut in the year 2020-21 in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy. He can also bowl medium pace along with batting in the upper order.
Sakibul Gani scored 94 in 70 balls against Meghalaya in Jaipur in the Vijay Hazare trophy last year.
Know the world record made by Sakibul Gani in the Ranji Trophy 2022
Sakibul Gani created his name in history by scoring 341 runs off just 405 balls. His innings consisted of 56 fours and 2 sixes with an amazing strike rate of 84 in test cricket. He hit a triple century in the match and set a record in his debut match in first-class cricket.
He came to bat at number 5 when the team was under pressure and built an amazing partnership with Babul Kumar by adding 538 runs partnership for the 4th wicket in which Babul made a double century himself.
The incident happened at Jadavpur University Campus 2nd Ground in Kolkata against Mizoram in the group match of Ranji Trophy.
The previous record was of Ajay Rohera’s 267 runs for MP against Hyderabad in 2018. Gani now holds the record for the highest debutant score in first-class cricket and creates history.
The knock is one of the most incredible and impressive in the history of first-class cricket as the player displayed sheer dedication, determination, and willingness to stay and score runs for the side. This knock has gained the attention of various scouts, clubs, and media as it will allow him to have more exposure and play for higher clubs and teams which will further benefit the national cricket future.