Soumya Sarkar (born 25 February 1993) is a Bangladeshi sports player and professional cricketer from Satkhira, Khulna, Bangladesh. He is well-known in the Bangladeshi cricket team for his best and fast bowling skills. Moreover, he is an all-rounder. Currently, he plays in the Bangladesh Premier League for the team Rangpur Rangers.
Apart from this, Soumya also plays for the Prime Bank Cricket Club and Khulna Division. In the year 2019, Sarkar became famous in the public when he scores 200 runs in Dhaka Premier Division 2019. He stepped into the International level in the year 2013. He played his first ODI against Zimbabwe on 1 December 2014.
Early Life, Childhood, Family & Education
Sarkar came to this world on Thursday, February 25, 1993 (age 27 years old as in 2020), in Satkhira, Khulna, Bangladesh. He holds a Bengali caste. Soumya Sarkar cuts his birthday cake on 25 February every year. His father “Kishori Mohan Sarkar” is a businessman and also a politician. He likes to eat his mom’s handmade food.
He grew up playing with his siblings in the streets of Satkhira. He is interested in sports from childhood. He used to play cricket in the streets with his friends. Sarkar was not interested in studies that’s why he completed only his higher secondary from a local high school. After that, he joined a cricket academy to make a bright future in sports.
Physical Stats, Height, Weight & More
The 27-year-old player is a fitness freak. He maintains his body physics very well. He likes to wear casual clothes. Sarkar is fond of smartwatches. He follows a strict workout routine to keep his body fit and active. Soumya always practices cricket for more than 4 hours hour a day to improve his skills.
The tall cricket player Soumya Sarkar stands at a height of 6 feet (in meter 1.83). According to an estimate, his body weight is around 75 kilograms (in pounds 165.34). He looks handsome with his short black hair and bright brown eyes. He keeps a stylish short beard. He wears a gold chain around his neck.
Marriage Life, Wife, Girlfriend & Kids
The professional cricketer lives a very low-key life. There is no information is available about his previous love life and affairs. On 27 February 2020, Soumya Sarkar got married to his wife named “Priyonti Debnath Puja”.
According to the media, he was in a relationship with Puja for a long time. Because of a famous personality, the news of his marriage went viral. Sarkar also posted his wedding images on his social media handles. Moreover, he likes to spend his time with his family. The couple has no children yet.
Some Hidden Facts About Soumya Sarkar
| Quick Info & Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Real Name | Soumya Sarkar. |
| Nickname | Soumya. |
| Profession | Professional Cricket Player. |
| Birthday (DOB) | 25 February 1993. |
| Age (as of 2020) | 27 years old. |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces. |
| Place of Birth | Satkhira, Khulna, Bangladesh. |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi. |
| Caste | Bengali. |
| Religion | Hinduism. |
| Gender | Male. |
| Gay or Lesbian | No. |
| Sexuality | Straight. |
| Social Media Profiles | Instagram: @soumya_sarkar_59 (425K + followers). Twitter: @12_soumya (7.6K + followers). Facebook: @SoumyaSarkarOfficial. |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: Kishori Mohan Sarkar. Mother: Homemaker. |
| Siblings | Not Known. |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | Feet & Inches: 6' 0". Centimeters: 183 cm. Meters: 1.83 m. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 75 Kg. Pounds: 165.34 lbs. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Eye Color | Brown. |
| Personal Life | |
| Marital Status | Married. |
| Wife | Priyonti Debnath Puja. |
| Education | |
| Highest Qualification | Senior Secondary. |
| School | Local High School. |
| Wealth | |
| Net worth (approx.) | INR 1.5 Crore (as in 2020). |
Career & Cricket Matches
Soumya Sarkar started his sports career in the year 2010, with domestic cricket. He played his first match with the teams of the 2012 Under-19 World Cup. In the 2010 season, he played his first match from Khulna Division against Dhaka Division.
After playing domestic cricket for two years Sarkar stepped into the International level in the year 2013. He started playing for the Bangladesh team. Soumya played his first T-20 match against New Zealand. After that, he played so many ODI and Test matches.
In the year 2018, he was selected by the Rajshahi Kings team to play in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). In the 2019 season, he played for Cumilla Warriors. In present Soumya Sarkar plays for the Rangpur Rangers in BPL. Apart from this, he plays for other teams also. From his sports career, Soumya made a Net worth of Rs 1.5 crore as in 2020.
Trivia
- He is an ardent follower of Maa Durga.
- Sarkar loves to hang out with his friends.
- He often drinks at parties.
- Soumya likes to travel to different countries.
- Soumya Sarkar played his first Test match against Pakistan.
- His jersey number is 59.
- Sarkar is a left-handed batsman.
- He rose in fame by scoring 200 runs in List- A cricket.
- Soumya Sarkar likes to do cycling with his friends in his spare time.
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