Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Sonam Yeshi |
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| Famous for | Best bowling figures in T20 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (175 cm) |
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| Weight | 60 Kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Career
| International Debut | T20 on 3 July 2022 against Malaysia |
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| Jersey Number | #16 (Bhutan) |
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| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Records | First bowler to take eight wickets in any men’s T20 match |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Sonam Yeshey comes from a traditional Bhutanese family and began his cricket journey at a young age. | |
| He started his career playing for the Bhutan Under-19 team before moving up to the national squad. | |
| He made a notable debut in T20 internationals in July 2022, achieving three wickets for sixteen runs. | |
| In a T20I match against Myanmar on 26 December 2025, he remarkably bowled four overs, taking eight wickets while conceding just seven runs. | |
| This accomplishment made him the first bowler in men's T20 history to claim eight wickets in a single match, surpassing previous records. | |
| Prior to his feat, the best T20I bowling figures were held by Malaysia’s Syazrul Idrus who took seven for eight in 2023. |
