Soumya looks at Shanto-Shakib-Riyad to do well in World Cup

What is it about Soumya Sarkar that keeps him in the spotlight? Why is he repeatedly called upon despite not being consistent? The simplest answer may lie with the coach and captain, who see something unique in his batting that sets him apart from others. This time, Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto is full of praise for Soumya Sarkar, hoping to showcase something new under Shanto's leadership. Shanto believes the Bangladesh team will perform well in the World Cup, relying on the experience of veterans like Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah Riyad.

Soumya got out without scoring in the last match, but the preparation match isn't a significant cause for concern. As Bangladesh begins their World Cup campaign on June 8, Soumya aims to be destructive, carrying the fond memories of his previous successes. Throughout the tournament, Bangladesh might place their trust in Soumya to open the innings. Despite his recent inconsistency, Soumya has had his fair share of challenges in his career. On his best days, he can perform exceptionally well, as he did against New Zealand in Nelson last December, scoring 169 off 151 balls amidst his teammates' failures. The issue is that such stellar performances from him are rare.

In the T20 World Cup squad, the most experienced players for Bangladesh are Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah Riyad. Bangladesh's hopes for the World Cup heavily rely on these seasoned players. Before leaving for the World Cup mission, Soumya shared his thoughts in the Bangladesh Cricket Board's publication, "The Green Red Story":

"Shanto is a new captain, Shakib Bhai, Riyad Bhai are there, and we have been playing for a long time. If we can combine everyone's experience and play as a team, I hope we can deliver a good tournament."

Soumya also reminisced about the recent Sri Lanka series at home under Shanto's captaincy. Remaining positive, Soumya added,

"We were together in the last Sri Lanka series. I saw how he tried to unite the whole team to do well. I hope he can bring everyone together for the World Cup. From my side, I wish him all the best, and I hope he will bring something new to Bangladesh as a captain."

Despite the ups and downs in his career, Soumya Sarkar remains a crucial part of Bangladesh cricket, embodying hope and the potential for greatness under the right leadership and conditions.