Soumya Sarkar

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1. When was Soumya Sarkar born?February 25, 1993
2. Where was Soumya Sarkar born?Bangladesh
3. What is Soumya Sarkar known for?Second highest individual run-scorer for Bangladesh in an ODI innings
4. What is the primary cricket roles?Left-handed opening batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler
5. What is the batting innovation?Creator of the 'Periscope' shot
6. Who is Soumya Sarkar?Soumya Sarkar is a fast cricket player from Bangladesh. He bats left-handed and bowls right-arm medium-fast.

Opening Batter: The first two batsmen to represent a team in a cricket innings, tasked with setting the initial pace of scoring.
Medium-Fast Bowler: A bowler whose delivery speed falls between medium pace and fast bowling, offering a balance of pace and control.
T20 World Cup: The premier international championship of Twenty20 cricket, contested by senior men's national teams.
ODI Innings: A single batting turn for a team in an One Day International cricket match, typically limited to 50 overs.