Dhaka -Bangladeshi star opening batsman Soumya Sarkar, currently going through a rough patch, says he is trying to play big innings.
The left-hander has failed to capitalise his decent starts in some matches recently.
“Preparation is the key to success. I’m thinking of making plans to stop getting out on 30 or 40. I’m trying to play longer,” he told the media Thursday.
The top-order batsman scored 30, 22 and 0 runs against New Zealand in the recently concluded three-match ODI series.
He is playing the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League for defending champions Abahani Limited. In three matches, he got out on 33, 36 and 43 runs- despite solid starts.
He joined the national team before World Cup 2015.
“I played freely back then,” Soumya recalled. “But now, the responsibility is bigger. If I’m included in the ensuing World Cup XI, I’ll have to play with more responsibility.”
The 26-years-old believes playing in the ongoing Dhaka League will help him to prepare for the biggest cricketing event.
“I’m playing in the league keeping the match situation in mind and trying to respond according to the team’s demand. It’s helping me to chalk out plans about how I should play in England,” he said.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to announce the national team. BCB selector Habibul Bashar recently said the announcement might come in the second week of April.
Before heading to World Cup, Bangladesh will face Ireland and West Indies in a tri-series in Ireland.UNB
