Bihar captain Sakibul Gani, who smashed 128*(40) in their Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 match against Arunachal Pradesh, was born in Motihari. The 26-year-old, who is also a medium-fast bowler, has played 28 first-class, 34 List A and 38 T20 matches, scoring overall 4,016 runs and taking 33 wickets. Gani's century was the fastest ever by an Indian in 50-over cricket.