Soumya Sarkar is a young Bangladeshi medium-pacer, who was a part of the 2010 and 2012 Under-19 World Cup teams. He began his cricketing journey in 2008 after being taken by BKSP, the country’s biggest sports institute. In the 2012 Under-19 World Cup, Sarkar came into spotlight after ‘mankading’ Australia’s Jimmy Peirson.
He made his First-Class debut for Khulna Division against Dhaka Division in the 2010-11 season. He is also well-known for his ability to use the new ball well. In November 2013, he was included in Bangladesh’s T20 squad for a one-off game against New Zealand, but did not find a place in the final XI.
Sarkar was included in the squad for Bangladesh’s home series against Zimbabwe and made his debut in the final ODI in December 2014. Although, he did not get to bowl, he scored 20 off 18 balls at the No.3 position. He was subsequently named in the 2015 World Cup squad.
Sarkar also plays for the Krira Shikkha Protisthan and plans to become a teacher, if his cricketing career does not work out.
