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Soumya Sarkar - Next big thing for Bangladesh? And also strikingly similar to Sourav Ganguly

He's on par with Rahane in terms of physical and mental ability. Obviously a rookie but very strong mentally. Showed good technique against Boult and Southee facing swing and wasn't afraid to take them on. Not as assured when playing the short ball.
 
mithun_minhas said:
So its only a one sided love affair then.

We even have the Chief Minister of West Bengal openly expressing her love for Bangladeshis.
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I think it is not....90% of Bangladeshis support KKR in IPL....also supported Ganguly before.....

I remember after Bangladesh defeated India in the 2007 WC the leading Kolkata newspaper Anandabazar had the headline "12 Bengalis won" i.e. the 11 Bangladeshi players and Ganguly as he made the highest run for India in that match. There were even some celebration in Kolkata.

Anyways I think if Soumya succeeds, he can be a big star in West Bengal too as he will be the only Bengali Hindu cricketer playing in the international stage. He might even get a contract with KKR.

On the other hand, I find it strange that Indian and Pakistani Punjabis don't share the same bond and love.
 
wrong `un said:
Anyways I think if Soumya succeeds, he can be a big star in West Bengal too as he will be the only Bengali Hindu cricketer playing in the international stage. He might even get a contract with KKR.

On the other hand, I find it strange that Indian and Pakistani Punjabis don't share the same bond and love.
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From what I hear, Liton Das is quite good too.
 
He's a very talented batsman. Gets carried away sometimes, and plays too many shots but I'd chalk that down to exuberance of youth. I'm much more impressed with him than I ever was with Tamim.
 
mithun_minhas said:
Do Bangladeshis have soft corner for Indian Bengalis?

I know a few Bengalis from India who support Bangladesh when India is not playing.
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I'm sure Bangladeshis have. I do hugely disagree with "Executioner" it's a cultural bond,w high will always be there. Even people hate Indian government and its politicies, but that soft corner for Bengalis will remain. We share same cultural and linguistic bond. Which was pretty strong in undivided India. It's pretty nostalgic to our intellectuals like poets, writers, musicians and first generation politicians.

People hardly follows IPL, but 98% Bengali will support KKR :) Rabindranath will remain a common bonding factor for time immemorial as long as the Bangla culture survives. Tagore had house on both sides, his Nobel winning "Getanjali" was mostly written in Bangladesh, in his holiday house in "Shilaidaha" kushtia. Apart from Rabindranath, Culturally we have too many things in common.

That soft corner for Bengal will remain always, even in the face of pretty strained relation with the central government, if they are not keeping their commitments & bilateral treaties.
 
This kid Soumya is definitely one to watch. He seems to have all the strokes and is fearless. BD shouldn't try to make an all rounder out of him like India did with Pathan. If he keeps his head down, he can be a super star #3 batsman for BD in the years to come
 
On Topic: Soumya has shown his talent and its visible he still needs to polish his skills. The deficiencies he has, can be exploited by most teams at the moment, but I'm sure he will improve and be more stable as a batsman with time. We need him to be settled by the end of this year, I'm sure he will become a matured batsman playing all the series we have this year IND/AUS/SA .. All these are coming Pretty much timely for our team.
 
Yes ... couple of his Cover drives did remind me of Ganguly, but didn't quite think that way at the time. As a youngster he must have watched Ganguly for sure. There is something about the Left Handers and the Eligence ... sort of goes together. May be. But Sarkar is going to be reckoned with, whosoever plays against BD. Good for BD ... good for Cricket.
 
sohaib maqsood way of playing shots are similar to inzamam, Hammad azams batting is very similar to razzaq but looks can be deceiving... however I hope all three manages to achieve similar to the people they follow.
 
Firebreaker said:
So does Delhiites support Pakistan when they are not playing India because they speak same language Urdu
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A strong possibility.In fact we Bangladeshis love our mother tongue so much . We gave our blood and lives on 21st February of 1952 to protect our beloved Bangla language from the then autocratic minded Pakistani regime.You also know that that day of 1952, 21st February has been called as international mother language day by United nations worldwide in honour of those Bangladeshis. So we have a very strong emotion and bondage with our language, probably more than anyone. That's all
 
BANFAN said:
I'm sure Bangladeshis have. I do hugely disagree with "Executioner" it's a cultural bond,w high will always be there. Even people hate Indian government and its politicies, but that soft corner for Bengalis will remain. We share same cultural and linguistic bond. Which was pretty strong in undivided India. It's pretty nostalgic to our intellectuals like poets, writers, musicians and first generation politicians.

People hardly follows IPL, but 98% Bengali will support KKR :) Rabindranath will remain a common bonding factor for time immemorial as long as the Bangla culture survives. Tagore had house on both sides, his Nobel winning "Getanjali" was mostly written in Bangladesh, in his holiday house in "Shilaidaha" kushtia. Apart from Rabindranath, Culturally we have too many things in common.

That soft corner for Bengal will remain always, even in the face of pretty strained relation with the central government, if they are not keeping their commitments & bilateral treaties.
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Agreed
 
Mainul said:
A strong possibility.In fact we Bangladeshis love our mother tongue so much . We gave our blood and lives on 21st February of 1952 to protect our beloved Bangla language from the then autocratic minded Pakistani regime.You also know that that day of 1952, 21st February has been called as international mother language day by United nations worldwide in honour of those Bangladeshis. So we have a very strong emotion and bondage with our language, probably more than anyone. That's all
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Many Lahoris speak Punjabi and they speak Urdu very rarely does that mean that Sikhs in India support Pakistan?
 
He looked good to be honest, very strong on the off-side.
Will be interesting to see how he does overseas.
 
Mainul said:
A strong possibility.In fact we Bangladeshis love our mother tongue so much . We gave our blood and lives on 21st February of 1952 to protect our beloved Bangla language from the then autocratic minded Pakistani regime.You also know that that day of 1952, 21st February has been called as international mother language day by United nations worldwide in honour of those Bangladeshis. So we have a very strong emotion and bondage with our language, probably more than anyone. That's all
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Many Pakhtoons in Pakistan speak only Pushto does that mean they have soft corner for Afghanistan?
 
Really think this guy is a upcoming star.

His set up and stance has been making me think for a while whom he looks like. Been thinking for ages and finally realised it is Umer Amin. Both look very similar at the crease.
 
Both Amin & Sarkar are very similar. Elegant left handers. Both also bowl medium pace.

How both of them progress and whoever has the better career shows which system is better, PCB or BCB
 
Hell of a batsman. Attacking yet elegant. Hope he doesn't get wasted with the BD team.
 
PCP_1 said:
Hell of a batsman. Attacking yet elegant. Hope he doesn't get wasted with the BD team.
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I can assure you, there at least 3 more U20 players like him, waiting for their chance. Just wait for Sadman, Mossaddek & I am sure Liton 'll solve his issues of temperament.

There is noting called "natural talent" - system prepares the professionals out of boys with good hand-eye coordination & natural skill of timing.
 
The kid is the best left handed batsman in the world. He is the most elegant left handed batsman in the world no doubt.
 
MMHS said:
I can assure you, there at least 3 more U20 players like him, waiting for their chance. Just wait for Sadman, Mossaddek & I am sure Liton 'll solve his issues of temperament.

There is noting called "natural talent" - system prepares the professionals out of boys with good hand-eye coordination & natural skill of timing.
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sadman and mosaddek are grafters and not hitters...

the way I see it, Litons problem is not temperament (he is playing fearless cricket like hatura wants every bd batsman to do), Liton lacks offside game. He is too bottom handed and tries to hit everything on the leg side....
 
Firebreaker said:
Many Lahoris speak Punjabi and they speak Urdu very rarely does that mean that Sikhs in India support Pakistan?
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You kind of have to look at the history of the region to get a better understanding. Up until '47, there was no separation between the two. There was really no difference of much, language or culture. Religion, it may have been a bit top heavy on each side, but still the whole area lived like one region. That went on for many years. For quite some time, the political border took people by surprise. There are still people who has cousins on the other side. Things went south, of sort, since then, but you can't really get rid of the underlying bond. That's not the same as speaking panjabi.
 
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No matter how elegant he is, he plays to many shots in the air for my liking. No one can strike the ball as sweet as him but he needs to be a bit laid back. Just imagine if he can play more than 35 overs, he would devastate any bowling attack.
 
With time he's on his way to becoming #1 ODI batsman. Averaging well over 40 @100 Sr.
 
Energetic said:
With time he's on his way to becoming #1 ODI batsman. Averaging well over 40 @100 Sr.
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Is that intended to wind up all the BD critics in this forum? He has lot of talent but being number one is not so easy, lets be happy and appreciate his elegant attacking stroke play so far, still long way to go to become a great
 
He is not even the best opener currently. I would rate Dhawan and Warner better than him. Amla struggling due to form.

Averaging 45 is not a big deal really, in international standards. Lets see how long he maintains it. Do this for 10 years and people will be all praise for him
 
MMHS said:
I can assure you, there at least 3 more U20 players like him, waiting for their chance. Just wait for Sadman, Mossaddek & I am sure Liton 'll solve his issues of temperament.

There is noting called "natural talent" - system prepares the professionals out of boys with good hand-eye coordination & natural skill of timing.
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I saw this guy play a few shots in the world cup. Watched his stance, way he sets up etc and from then knew he was quality. Reminds me of Umar Amin.
 
This player has some class. Very stylish,smooth,aggressive and mentally strong. Very good player, i hope he will continue his performance.
 
tonmoy said:
sadman and mosaddek are grafters and not hitters...

the way I see it, Litons problem is not temperament (he is playing fearless cricket like hatura wants every bd batsman to do), Liton lacks offside game. He is too bottom handed and tries to hit everything on the leg side....
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Actually, Sadman & Mossddek are still not completely grown up. Once they put few more Killo, I think both of them 'll have better stroke making ability. Sadman has got probably the best technique while Mossaddek is a perfect foil for batting all-rounder. Few years back, at 5'2" Mushi or Ashraful were also like them, but they did improve their power game. In fact, couple of years back, Somya was also skinny - he stood about 5'10" with very little body weight.

Liton is probably sacrificed as the enforcer - when you have someone like Nasir at 8, probably you can afford 1 or 2 players going after from start. Sometimes I feel Liton is trying to hit the ball too hard, ala UAkmal syndrome, but he has the capability to play & dominate for long.

What about the Under U19 pair of Nazmul & Mehdi - haven't seen them much (did see Nazmul at Kalabaghan nets, but not in match)?
 
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Eye-catching player but as with every other player he seriously needs to be doing this outside of Bangladesh.
 
imteaz said:
Soumya Sarkar is the best opener in sub continent. period
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a bit premature don't you think. give rohit 10 matches at home and he look second coming of bradman. let the kid express himself without hyping him up.
personally I think it's his purple patch going on same as dhawan in CT 2013. but as you can see he is mentally tough and will hold his own when the going gets tough. his real test is still waiting for him i. e. performing outside home. wish him luck.
 
Bullet Drive said:
Really think this guy is a upcoming star.

His set up and stance has been making me think for a while whom he looks like. Been thinking for ages and finally realised it is Umer Amin. Both look very similar at the crease.
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I just noticed for the first time that his picture is hanging on your poster.Do you like him that much?
 
Mainul said:
I just noticed for the first time that his picture is hanging on your poster.Do you like him that much?
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Superb batsman. Don't care if he gets ducks for the next 100 games, just love watching him bat.

He & Mustafizur is the reason I watch Bangla cricket!
 
He is the only BD batsman who has strong attitude which reminds me mathew hayden used to have on the pitch. I mean the body language.
 
This guy is great to watch. There is an eerie calmness about him which goes with his graceful shot play.
 
Has to curb his aggression a bit. Goes on to make 25 and 30 and gets out. Need to know how to build an innings. He has every potential to play big and destroy the opposition
 
Bullet Drive said:
Superb batsman. Don't care if he gets ducks for the next 100 games, just love watching him bat.

He & Mustafizur is the reason I watch Bangla cricket!
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Both of them are from the same small town in southwestern Bangladesh, Satkhira.
 
He needs to ban himself from playing aerial shots until he gets to at least 30 runs. Until then he is good enough to play along the ground and find the gaps and still maintain a SR of 80 - 90. Once he gets to 30 and is fully set then he can play his eye-catching aerial shots. Using this approach will automatically ensure that he can play bigger innings and will take him to the next level. Vast majority of his dismissals have been him mistiming an aerial shot and getting caught. But I am already impressed by his mental strength. In the first ODI he was the only one unfazed by Rabada. He needs to carry on this attitude of not backing down to anyone.
 
the thing about sarkar is that he is in the mould of Sehwag with the elegance.
 
Currently ranked 14th in the top 100 ODI batsmen

Best batsman ever to come out of Bangladesh. It's sad there won't be any ODI matches this year.

That six of Morkel was probably the greatest shot in BD history :shakib
 
Ashraful_Rox said:
Currently ranked 14th in the top 100 ODI batsmen

Best batsman ever to come out of Bangladesh. It's sad there won't be any ODI matches this year.

That six of Morkel was probably the greatest shot in BD history :shakib
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Would walk into ANY team in the world now.

He is so good that I won't be surprised if many Indians are jealous of his talent (in a good way).

Great great great find for Bangladesh.
 
Ashraful_Rox said:
Currently ranked 14th in the top 100 ODI batsmen

Best batsman ever to come out of Bangladesh. It's sad there won't be any ODI matches this year.

That six of Morkel was probably the greatest shot in BD history :shakib
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He is a big thing honestly, his style, flow of batting. Amazing to watch yar. Very Very impressive.
 
Like to see him bowl more. Excellent fielder too. Averaging almost 50 @100 is mind-blowing.
 
Shaan said:
At his current form I will take sarkar anytime then once a blue moon hit hyped *****.
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You can but India wont :msd

Once in a bluemoon hit? Who? Rohit Sharma? One who avgs 64 in ODI cricket for last 12 months?

Shikhar Dhawan? Who avgs 49 in last 12 months?

No thanks.

As I said immense respect for Sarkar and he is really good young batsman but wont make into Indian playing XI.
 
Sherlock said:
:))

I know.

"The most elegant batsmen in the World" Goodness me :facepalm:
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Just read [MENTION=56866]Bullet Drive[/MENTION] 's gems in this thread. He won't care if Sarkar gets ducks in his next 100 innings. He just love watching him bat. I think [MENTION=56866]Bullet Drive[/MENTION] is the only fan of Chris Martin's batting and other tailenders who made more ducks in their career than runs. :yk2
 
Lethalweapon said:
Ganguly plundered the Saffer attack many times especially in the ODIs , all before 2004 (never played ODIs against them after that). Even averages 49.90 in SA. and you had half a dozen seaming allrounders then. Infact, believe it or not, I had no doubt his test comeback would be successful because Saffers just lose it many times against decent lefties. Remember, Marcus North? or Philip Hughes getting 2 100s in a test?


Saffers to tour Bangladesh in 5 months.
I won't be surprised if Soumya Sarkar emulates Ganguly!
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WoW. Great prediction it was. :) (!)
 
What happened to the next big thing? Not able to buy a run against India A.

That is why I say peoople to hold your applause till they tour away from home.
 
Indian_Supporter said:
What happened to the next big thing? Not able to buy a run against India A.

That is why I say peoople to hold your applause till they tour away from home.
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Lol people saying hes the best opener from subcontinent even though he hasnt done anything outside bangladesh and hes terrible domestic stats. Hopefully he proves himself but right now dhawan, rohit, dilshan and azhar are all better odi openers than him imo.
 
aliasad1998 said:
Lol people saying hes the best opener from subcontinent even though he hasnt done anything outside bangladesh and hes terrible domestic stats. Hopefully he proves himself but right now dhawan, rohit, dilshan and azhar are all better odi openers than him imo.
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True. If you read this thread, one BD poster was saying he will take Soumya over Rohit Sharma in a heartbeat. :))
 
Indian_Supporter said:
True. If you read this thread, one BD poster was saying he will take Soumya over Rohit Sharma in a heartbeat. :))
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If i rank top 5 openers from subcontinent in odis itd be

1)dhawan
2)azhar
3)rohit
4)dilshan (only cuz hes out of form and is too old now)

The truth is i hope he succeeds but i think in a while soumya will get figured out. Theres a bangladesh batsman i think is better than him but i forgot his name now.
 
No sane person said Soumya is the best in the world. A small sample size of 16 ODIs doesn't make him world class, neither does a few failures in A-team match make him ordinary.
 
A failure in a meaningless 'A' team series and the knives are out. Let him fail in a proper international series first at least. It is clear that Soumya is a big match player. He never had the best domestic stats but his attitude and composure is amazing for a 22 year old. I've never seen him overwhelmed by the occasion. And you have to be straight-up daft to prefer a 30 year-old with an average of 50 and a S/R of 76 over a 22 year-old with the same average but a much higher S/R of 103. In fact I'd still pick Soumya over every other opener in Asia right now. The ceiling is much higher given that he is only 22 years. And to add to that he can bowl and is a world-class fielder as well.
 
Indian_Supporter said:
True. If you read this thread, one BD poster was saying he will take Soumya over Rohit Sharma in a heartbeat. :))
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I'd take Soumya now over Rohit. Remember Soumya was selected by the coach based on seeing him score 13 runs in a random game. Obviously his talent and potential is there. He is very good for his age, performed well against South Africa in the last series, back to back 85+ is a big deal considering his age and experience. It shows how mentally strong he is. Don't think people will care too much because he failed in India. It is easier to pile up runs in India, people will look at it as a "bad phase" or a "bad tour".
 
Indian_Supporter said:
Out for a duck against Karnataka Ranji team.

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Actually Soummo was never good in List As and FC crickets.

His ave in ListA before debut was 29 with no 100.

His ave in FC at the moment is also just 28 with a lone 100.
 
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