Sumaiya Akther

Sumaiya Akter, born on October 15, 2005, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, is a highly promising right-arm off-break bowler and right-handed batter for the Bangladesh women's national cricket team. Beginning her journey in cricket at a young age, she quickly rose through the ranks with notable performances in youth and domestic cricket. Sumaiya was part of the Bangladesh women's under-19 team for the 2023 ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup, where she made significant contributions with the bat, including a crucial unbeaten 31 against Australia U19. Her capabilities as a bowler and batter have made her a versatile all-rounder for the national side.br> Sumaiya earned her maiden call-up to Bangladesh's senior ODI and T20I squads in October 2023 for their series against Pakistan, marking her international debut in T20Is later that month. She continued to cement her place in the squad with participation in series against South Africa and Australia through 2024, making her ODI debut in March 2024. Despite her young age, Sumaiya has already shown maturity in handling high-pressure situations, reflecting her budding career's bright future. Her energy, skill, and dedication have made her a rising star and an integral part of Bangladesh's plans to strengthen their women's cricket team at the international level.