Soumya last played a first-class match in the National Cricket League (NCL) in October last year. His most recent appearance in Test cricket came back in 2021, during a home series against the West Indies. However, Sohel Islam has revealed that Soumya is now actively planning to revive his red-ball career.
"As you know, Soumya was playing in the GSL League. When we were working on red-ball cricket training, he had just returned, and we had already moved on to white-ball sessions. As a player, no one wants to limit themselves to a single format. Soumya himself is interested in playing red-ball cricket again, and he has both the skills and capability—he’s played Tests before," speaking to the media, Sohel said.
Highlighting the contrast between formats, the coach explained that red-ball cricket demands more patience and mental resilience compared to limited-overs games, where players often focus more on singles and boundaries.
"Everyone wants to play in all formats. As you know, there are significant differences between red-ball and white-ball cricket. Batting technique, mindset, match planning, and shot selection all vary between formats. That’s why we train players specifically so they understand the mental approach, playing style, and techniques required in red-ball cricket."
He also touched on how players need to adapt their approach when switching formats.
"When they move from red-ball to ODIs, the game dynamics change—you need to take a lot more singles. In T20s, even the balls that are typically meant for singles, we try to hit them for boundaries or sixes. So with each format, the batting strategy and shot selection also evolve."
