BCB announces squad for Women’s T20 World Cup, with Joty continuing to lead

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad led by Nigar Sultana Joty for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales.

The squad features a familiar core, with left-arm spinner Nahida Akter named as vice-captain. Power-hitter Shorna Akter and veteran all-rounder Ritu Moni also join the ranks alongside seamers Marufa Akter and Fariha Islam Trisna.

Bangladesh will depart for Edinburgh on May 25 to participate in a tri-series against Scotland and the Netherlands. The tour serves as a vital preparation phase before the team moves to Loughborough for official World Cup warm-up fixtures.

The Tigresses open their World Cup campaign on June 14 against the Netherlands at Edgbaston. Their Group stage journey includes high-profile encounters against Australia at Headingley on June 17 and India at Old Trafford on June 25. The team will conclude their group fixtures with a historic match against South Africa at Lord’s on June 28.

Squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (capt), Nahida Akter (vice-capt), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Tajnehar.

Bangladesh Group Fixtures: 

June 14: vs Netherlands (Edgbaston)

June 17: vs Australia (Headingley)

June 20: vs Pakistan (Southampton)

June 25: vs India (Old Trafford)

June 28: vs South Africa (Lord’s)