Soumya Sarkar

Cricketer

Bangladeshi Satkhira, Bangladesh Pisces 178 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityBangladeshi
Date of Birth25/02/1993
Age33 years
BirthplaceSatkhira, Bangladesh
Zodiac SignPisces

Latest News about Soumya Sarkar

26/07/2026

Bangladesh recalled Soumya Sarkar to their Test squad for the first Test against Australia in Darwin, his first Test selection in about five years. The selectors brought him back alongside Jaker Ali and Musfik Hasan, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taskin Ahmed also returning after rest for the Zimbabwe Test.

16/06/2026

Sarkar was added to Bangladesh's T20I squad as a backup for captain Litton Das ahead of the home T20I series against Australia. The move was part of squad adjustments for that series.

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Bio/Wiki

Soumya Sarkar is a Bangladeshi cricketer known for his aggressive batting and right-arm medium-fast bowling.
He mainly plays as an opening batter and represents Bangladesh in all international formats.
Originally named Soumya Shanto, he later dropped 'Shanto' from his name.
He is known for inventing the stylish 'Periscope' shot.
He is a left-handed batter and was recalled to the Test side for the first Test against Australia in Darwin in July 2026, his first Test appearance in about five years.

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

HobbyCycling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
WifePriyonti Debnath Puja

Family

FatherKishori Mohan Sarkar

Career

International Debut
Test28 April 2015 vs Pakistan in Khulna
ODI1 December 2014 vs Zimbabwe in Dhaka
T2024 April 2015 vs Pakistan
Coach/MentorNot Known
Jersey Number#59 (Bangladesh)
Domestic/State Teams
  • South Zone
  • Rangpur Riders
  • Khulna Division
  • Prime Bank Cricket Club
  • Duronto Rajshahi
  • Dhaka Gladiators
  • Chittagong Vikings
  • Kandahar Knights
  • Rajshahi Kings
  • Cumilla Warriors
  • Central Zone
  • Fortune Barishal
Batting StyleLeft Handed Bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm medium-fast
Nature on fieldCalm
Records/Achievements
  • As of January 2017, Sarkar has 2 centuries and 4 half centuries.
  • Soumya Sarkar scored 169 runs in the second ODI against New Zealand in Nelson, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's 14-year-old record for the highest runs in ODIs by a subcontinent player in New Zealand.
  • Soumya Sarkar scored 169 runs in the second ODI against New Zealand in Nelson in December 2023, setting the record for the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi batter in ODIs away from home and the highest ODI score by an Asian player in New Zealand.
  • In July 2021, crossed the 1,000-run mark in T20Is during the first game against Zimbabwe, becoming only the fifth Bangladeshi player to achieve this milestone.
  • Known for inventing the stylish Periscope shot.
  • Maiden ODI century against Pakistan in April 2015, forming a 145-run partnership with Tamim Iqbal.
  • Equaled the record for most catches in a single World Cup match with 4 during the 2015 Cricket World Cup.
  • Maiden Test century against New Zealand at Seddon Park in 2019, equaling Tamim Iqbal’s record of a century in 94 balls.
  • On April 15, 2024, during an ODI against Sri Lanka, became the fastest Bangladeshi to reach 2,000 ODI runs, achieving the feat in 64 innings.
  • Member of Bangladesh squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
  • Part of Bangladesh’s historic 100th Test match victory over Sri Lanka, scoring 61 in the first innings and setting the record for most catches by a Bangladeshi in a single Test with five.
  • In July 2026, shared a 151-run partnership with Tanzid Hasan in the third ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare, helping Bangladesh secure a seven-wicket win.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/soumya_sarkar_59/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Soumya Sarkar plays as a medium-fast bowler for the team.
2. He represented the Under 19 World Cup squad in 2010 and 2012.
3. Sarkar is versatile, capable of opening, batting in the middle order, and batting lower down the order.
4. Teaching is the profession he wishes to pursue if cricket does not work out for him.
5. His highest score across ODI, First-Class, and List-A formats is 127, as of January 2017.
6. His original name was Soumya Shanto but he later dropped Shanto from his name.
7. He is active on social media with more than 729K followers on Instagram.
8. Belongs to the Bengali Hindu community.

Also born on 25 February

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