Agency :
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday announced a 16-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 in New Zealand in March-April.
Nigar Sultana Joty will lead the side in the World Cup. Bangladesh have directly qualified for the 50-over World Cup for the first time in their history.
Fast bowler Jahanara Alam has returned to the squad after missing out the qualifying tournament of the Commonwealth Games in Malaysia due to disciplinary issues.
“We’re playing the 50-over world cup for the first time, so I am excited,” Captain Nigar Sultana said. “Besides that, each and every player is hopeful of doing well. If you look closely at the team we’ve put out, you will see that our team has many young talents alongside experienced players who have been performing well over the years. This squad have been playing together for two years. Our team spirit and confidence is at a high level.”
Bangladesh women’s team will start their World Cup campaign with the match against South Africa in Dunedin.
Squad:
Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), Salma Khatun, Rumana Ahmed, Fargana Hoque Pinky, Jahanara Alam, Shamima Sultana, Fahima Khatun, Mst Ritu Moni, Murshida Khatun, Nahida Akter, Most. Sharmin Akter Supta, Lata Mondol, Sobhana Mostary, Mst Fariha Islam Trisna, Suraiya Azmim, Mst Shanjida Akther Maghla.
