The Bangladesh women’s cricket team has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup following the conclusion of their home series against Sri Lanka. The announcement was made by the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Sunday, as the players are currently on a brief rest period before preparation begins for the global tournament in England.
The squad will be led by Nigar Sultana Jyoti, who continues as captain, while Nahida Akter has been appointed vice-captain. The team will commence its official preparation camp on 12 May as part of its structured build-up to the World Cup.
A notable change in the squad sees Sharmin Sultana omitted from the side that featured in the most recent Sri Lanka series. She has been replaced by Taj Nehar, who earns a place in the World Cup squad. The selection follows a series of performances against Sri Lanka in both One Day Internationals and T20 internationals, where Bangladesh did not achieve the desired results, making the upcoming tournament a key opportunity for improvement.
As part of their preparation schedule, the team is set to depart for Edinburgh, Scotland, on 25 May. There, Bangladesh will participate in a tri-nation series featuring hosts Scotland and the Netherlands. This series is considered an important phase of preparation ahead of the World Cup.
Following the tri-series, the squad will travel to Loughborough in England, where they will play official warm-up matches. These fixtures are intended to help the team adjust to English playing conditions and finalise their combinations before the tournament begins.
World Cup Group Placement
Bangladesh has been placed in a challenging Group A, which includes some of the strongest sides in women’s cricket:
| Group A Teams |
|---|
| Australia |
| India |
| Pakistan |
| South Africa |
| Netherlands |
| Bangladesh |
Group B consists of England, New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Scotland.
Bangladesh Squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Nigar Sultana Jyoti | Captain, Batter |
| Nahida Akter | Vice-captain, Bowler |
| Dilara Akter | Wicketkeeper |
| Sobhana Mostary | Batter |
| Fariha Islam Trishna | Bowler |
| Sharmeen Akhter Supta | Batter |
| Ritu Moni | All-rounder |
| Shorna Akter | All-rounder |
| Rabeya Khan | Bowler |
| Marufa Akter | Bowler |
| Fahima Khatun | All-rounder |
| Sultana Khatun | All-rounder |
| Sanjida Akter Meghla | Batter |
| Jahanara Ferdous | Wicketkeeper |
| Taj Nehar | All-rounder |
The squad reflects a balanced combination of batters, bowlers, and all-rounders, selected to meet the demands of a highly competitive group stage. Bangladesh will begin its World Cup campaign on 14 June in Birmingham against the Netherlands, marking the start of their pursuit in the tournament.