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Gaya's 8th Grader Obaid Raza Picked for Dubai ILT20 Test
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gaya
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 06:31 PM
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Obaid Raza, an eighth‑grade student from Gaya’s Sherghati Gurukul School, has been chosen to represent India in the upcoming Dubai ILT20 Test series.
Obaid Raza, an eighth‑grade student from Gaya’s Sherghati Gurukul School, has been selected to play in the Dubai ILT20 Test series.
The decision comes after a series of impressive performances in local school tournaments, where Raza consistently posted high scores and demonstrated strong leadership on the field.
Coaches at the Gurukul School praised his technique and temperament, noting that his calm demeanor under pressure is rare for a player of his age.
Family members and classmates celebrated the news, with the school organising a small ceremony to honour the young cricketer’s achievement.
The decision comes after a series of impressive performances in local school tournaments, where Raza consistently posted high scores and demonstrated strong leadership on the field.
Coaches at the Gurukul School praised his technique and temperament, noting that his calm demeanor under pressure is rare for a player of his age.
Family members and classmates celebrated the news, with the school organising a small ceremony to honour the young cricketer’s achievement.