SAKIB HUSSAIN

Sakib Hussain is a rising fast-bowling talent from Gopalganj, Bihar, currently representing Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026.Known for his raw pace and deceptive slower deliveries, Sakib’s rise is a true underdog story; the son of a laborer, he spent years refining his craft in Bihar’s local leagues before catching the eye of KKR scouts in 2024. However, it was his 2026 move to SRH that catalyzed his career. On April 13, 2026, he registered the joint-best bowling figures by an Indian on IPL debut, taking 4/24 against the Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.Under the mentorship of bowling coach Varun Aaron, Sakib has evolved into a lethal death-overs specialist, capable of clocking high speeds while maintaining the discipline required for the T20 format.