Could Soumya Sarkar’s fearless knock signal a turning point for Bangladesh’s batting?

WEB DESK: Bangladesh’s batting has long been weighed down by inconsistency and self-doubt, but Soumya Sarkar’s audacious 91 off 86 balls in the series decider against West Indies might just hint at a shift in mindset. On a treacherous Mirpur pitch where most struggled to score, Saumya and Saif Hassan’s 176-run opening stand breathed new life into a side desperate for stability at the top.

As per Cricinfo, it’s too early to call it a full-blown revival, but their partnership, Bangladesh’s first 100-plus opening stand in two years, could mark the start of a much-needed transformation. Soumya’s aggression, seen in his fearless reverse sweeps and confident stroke play, contrasted sharply with the team’s recent tentativeness. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz called it a long-overdue breakthrough, suggesting that such intent could reshape how Bangladesh approach tough conditions.

Whether this spark turns into something lasting remains to be seen. Yet, for now, Soumya’s innings has rekindled the belief that Bangladesh’s top order can not only survive but thrive, provided they continue to play with the same courage that defined this match.