Arafat SunnySteven Hirst2025-07-31T16:59:05+01:00
| Date of Birth | 29/09/1986 |
| Age | 38 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Player Status | Available |
| Playing Role | Bowler (Spin) |
| Bowling Style | SLA Orthodox Spin |
| Batting Style | LH Lower Order Bat |
| Entry Route (US/CAN) | |
| Major Teams | Bangladesh, Bangladesh A, Bangladesh U19s, Barisal Division, Central Zone, Chittagong Kings, Dhaka Division, Dhaka Metropolis, Rajshahi, Rangpur Rangers, Abahani Ltd |
Arafat Sunny has been one of Bangladesh’s most prolific domestic spinners over the past two decades. Making his first-class debut at just 15, he has played nearly 450 domestic matches and featured in 26 internationals during his prime between 2013 and 2016.
Sunny’s domestic brilliance, including 50 wickets at 20.35 in the 2011/12 season, earned him T20 and ODI debuts in 2014. He impressed with career-best ODI figures of 4-29 against Zimbabwe and was part of Bangladesh’s squad for the 2016 ICC World T20 before being suspended for an illegal bowling action. After remodelling his action, he bounced back with a standout 2018/19 domestic season, taking 31 first-class wickets and leading performances in the BPL and National Cricket League.
Though a national recall has yet to come, Sunny remains a vital player for Rangpur Rangers, Dhaka Metropolis, Abahani Ltd, and Chittagong Kings (2025). With his international career likely behind him, he is now seeking franchise opportunities abroad and comes highly recommended as a skilled and experienced spinner.
There are no overseas stats available for this player.
| Date of Birth | 29/09/1986 |
| Age | 38 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Player Status | Available |
| Playing Role | Bowler (Spin) |
| Player Status | Available |
| Bowling Style | SLA Orthodox Spin |
| Batting Style | LH Lower Order Bat |
| Entry Route (US/CAN) | |
| Major Teams | Bangladesh, Bangladesh A, Bangladesh U19s, Barisal Division, Central Zone, Chittagong Kings, Dhaka Division, Dhaka Metropolis, Rajshahi, Rangpur Rangers, Abahani Ltd |
Arafat Sunny has been one of Bangladesh’s most prolific domestic spinners over the past two decades. Making his first-class debut at just 15, he has played nearly 450 domestic matches and featured in 26 internationals during his prime between 2013 and 2016.
Sunny’s domestic brilliance, including 50 wickets at 20.35 in the 2011/12 season, earned him T20 and ODI debuts in 2014. He impressed with career-best ODI figures of 4-29 against Zimbabwe and was part of Bangladesh’s squad for the 2016 ICC World T20 before being suspended for an illegal bowling action. After remodelling his action, he bounced back with a standout 2018/19 domestic season, taking 31 first-class wickets and leading performances in the BPL and National Cricket League.
Though a national recall has yet to come, Sunny remains a vital player for Rangpur Rangers, Dhaka Metropolis, Abahani Ltd, and Chittagong Kings (2025). With his international career likely behind him, he is now seeking franchise opportunities abroad and comes highly recommended as a skilled and experienced spinner.
There are no overseas stats available for this player.
