Bangladesh chief selector Habibul Bashar revealed Soumya Sarkar's recall was motivated by his ability to tackle Australia's formidable pace attack better than others.
Sarkar last played a Test in 2021 (Image Source: X/@cricketcomau)
Jul 27, 2026
03:15 pm
What's the storyBangladesh chief selector Habibul Bashar has revealed the rationale behind Soumya Sarkar's surprise inclusion in the Test squad for the first match against Australia.
The left-handed batsman last played a Test match in February 2021 against West Indies.
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