Mohammad Elias Sunny (Bengali: ইলিয়াস সানি; born 1 January 1986) is a Bangladeshi international cricketer who plays for the Bangladesh national cricket team. A left-arm orthodox spin bowler, he made his Test debut in 2011 and has since represented Bangladesh in both Test and limited-overs cricket.
Key facts
| Full name | Mohammad Elias Sunny |
|---|---|
| Bengali | ইলিয়াস সানি |
| Born | 1 January 1986 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Role | Cricketer |
| National side | Bangladesh |
| Test debut | 2011 |
| Formats | Test and limited-overs cricket |
Background
Born on 1 January 1986, Elias Sunny progressed through the domestic cricket structure in Bangladesh before earning selection for the national side. He is widely known by the short form of his name, Elias Sunny.
Career
Sunny was called up to the Bangladesh national team and made his Test debut in 2011. Following his introduction to the international game, he went on to feature for Bangladesh in both the Test format and in limited-overs cricket.
Significance
As one of the spin-bowling options used by Bangladesh in the early 2010s, Sunny forms part of the cohort of cricketers who represented the country across multiple international formats during that period.
Related topics
- Bangladesh national cricket team
- Test cricket
- Limited overs cricket
- Cricket in Bangladesh
- List of Bangladesh Test cricketers
References
- Elias Sunny – English Wikipedia
- Wikidata item:
Q3350137