Thimphu, Bhutan, January 20, 2026: HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, President of the Bhutan Olympic Committee, graciously granted an audience to cricketer Sonam Yeshey and members of the Bhutan Cricket family, and felicitated them on Sonam’s historic world record achievement in international cricket.
Prince Jigyel congratulated Sonam for setting a world record in Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket, recording the best bowling figures in the history of the format with eight wickets for just seven runs. The remarkable feat was achieved during Bhutan’s T20I match against Myanmar in Gelephu and has brought widespread international recognition to Bhutanese sport.
HRH extended congratulations to the entire Bhutan Cricket fraternity, including the management, technical team, and all those involved in supporting the national team.
The BOC President acknowledged that such a historic milestone reflects not only individual brilliance, but also the collective effort, vision, and commitment of everyone working to develop cricket in Bhutan.