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Xtra Time Web Desk : Sakibul Gani, a young 22 year old batter from Bihar on Friday became the first ever cricketer to score a triple hundred on his first class debut as he toyed with Mizoram’s bowling line up to achieve this feat.

But behind Gani's success lies a story of struggle, which speaks volumes about his tenacity and dedication to continue playing cricket. A farmer's son and the younger brother of a former cricketer, the journey hasn't been at all easy for the 22 year old batter.

And speaking up on the talented batter from Bihar, Sakib's elder brother Faisal Gani, a former cricketer opened up on his younger brother on Saturday.

In an interview with the Indian Express, Faisal said, "I am a cricketer myself. I played Cooch Behar (Under-19) Trophy with the Bihar Associate team in 2009-10. Thereafter, I captained the East Zone in the Vizzy Trophy, but I quit cricket because it had no future in Bihar. Even when I stopped playing cricket, I made sure Sakib would not skip a single training session. I had decided that I would send him to Ranchi so that he can play for Jharkhand,”

Opening up on their family background and Sakib's struggles, the senior Gani said, "We have got small farmland, and our father wanted us to either study or help him in farming. But he had his reasons. After all, when was the last time one heard any Bihar cricketer doing well,"

"We owe this to Ajay Ratra sir. He took a personal interest in him and made a few changes in his batting. Since then, he has scored bucketloads of runs," concluded Faisal thanking Sakib's coach Ajay Ratra.