 Dhaka won by six wickets, and Sarkar was retained for the first-class fixture against Khulna the following day.After falling for 14 in the first innings, he returned to bat on the following day and was part of the season's highest opening partnership, adding 203 with Anwar Hossain.In his next first-class game, against Rajshahi Division, he was given the chance to bowl for the first time, and retrieved match figures of four for 41 from 18 overs