Sharmin Akhter Supta, born on
December 31, 1995, in Gaibandha, Bangladesh, is a prominent right-handed batter
for the Bangladesh women's national cricket team. Her passion for cricket began
at a young age, encouraged by her sports enthusiast father. Balancing her
academics and sports, Sharmin honed her skills playing with local boys and in
school competitions, which laid the foundation for her promising career.
Sharmin made her ODI debut for
Bangladesh in November 2011 and her T20I debut in August 2012, both against
Ireland. Over the years, she has been a consistent performer, with notable
achievements including becoming the first Bangladeshi woman to score an ODI
century (an unbeaten 130 against the USA in November 2021). She was also part
of Bangladesh's squad for the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup and the 2025
Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
In her recent personal life,
Sharmin made a sensational comeback to international cricket in November 2024
after a 16-month hiatus. She credited coach Mohammad Salahuddin for
transforming her batting mindset, enabling her to play more fearlessly. During
the ODI series against Ireland in November 2024, she scored a career-best 96,
narrowly missing a century, and followed it with a 43, contributing significantly
to Bangladesh's victories. Her strong performances led to her nomination for
the ICC Player of the Month award for November, highlighting her renewed impact
on the team.
