Sakibul Gani Biography: Age, Family, Historic Ranji Records and Latest News

 

Quick Facts: Born 1998, Kishanganj, Bihar · Right-hand batter · Bihar Ranji captain.

Early Life: Sakibul Gani's father ran a paan shop in Bihar, and Sakibul's rise from those humble beginnings made national headlines.

Career: Gani wrote his name into the record books in 2022 when, on his Ranji Trophy debut against Mizoram, he became the first cricketer in history to score centuries in both innings of a first-class debut — 136 and 127. That feat made him an overnight sensation and he has since become Bihar's batting mainstay and captain, mentoring a young side that includes prodigies like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Latest News: Gani continues to lead Bihar in the Ranji Trophy 2026–27 season and remains one of the most inspirational cricketing stories from the state, with fans following his performances closely as Bihar pushes for knockout qualification.