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After not getting a place in the Bihar Ranji team, Shoaib was thinking about leaving cricket disappointed. There was a dream of playing for the country, but here too, there was no chance of playing in the Ranji team. News of the vacancy of playing cricket in Dubai …Read more
Shoaib Khan had done well in the first match and played 34 runs. To become the shining star of Dubai Cricket League from small village in Naxal region is a story of Shoaib Khan’s struggle and courage. Where there was no better facilities for education and sports, children used to cherish their dreams. Shoaib’s parents were also in the beginning of keeping him away from the game as he did not believe in career in the game but, Shoaib did not lose courage. Gradually, he made it to the district and university level cricket teams.
Shoaib’s elder brother Altamas Khan, who is serving as HRVCA in District Disaster Management under the United Nations Development Program in Gaya district itself, told Local 18 that Shoaib Khan also participated in the district and state level tournaments after playing cricket at the school level. Meanwhile, he was enrolled at Jamia Millia University, Delhi, where he continued cricket along with studies. On the basis of his best performance, Shoaib University was selected in the team and participated in the charity match and university development tournament with many big players of the country.
Shoaib’s hard work paid off and now he has achieved the contract with Dubai International Team. Due to continuous performance in club cricket, he also started getting money to play matches. On Dubai’s cricket pitch, Shoaib has given a new flight to his dreams. Shoaib Khan has been awarded the Imirats Cricket Board for his best fielding skills in local cricket in Dubai. Last year, he also received the Player of the Match and Best Fielder Tournament Award.
Altamash Khan said that if Shoaib performs well in the Development League of the ILT20, then his name will come in the auction of the International ILT20 2026 session and it is expected that in some team and perhaps with Dubai Capitals team and in the coming days, you can also be seen playing in IPL.