Bangladesh Recall Taj Nehar For Women’s T20 World Cup

DHAKA: (Web Desk) – Bangladesh Cricket Board on Sunday announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales, with experienced wicketkeeper-batter Nigar Sultana continuing as captain. Star batter Taj Nehar has returned to the side after missing the previous series, replacing pacer Sharmin Sultana in the final squad.

The Bangladesh team will leave for Edinburgh on May 25 to participate in a tri-series featuring Scotland and the Netherlands before heading to Loughborough for official World Cup warm-up fixtures.

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Chief selector Sajjad Ahmed expressed confidence in the team’s preparations and said Bangladesh aims to secure at least three victories in the group stage. He identified matches against the Netherlands, Pakistan and South Africa as key targets for the side.

Ahmed also admitted that Bangladesh still lacks strong pace-bowling depth, saying injuries to fast bowlers at important stages remain a concern. The squad includes specialist pacers Fariha Islam Trisna and Marufa Akter, while Ritu Moni will serve as an additional pace option.

Bangladesh Women’s T20 World Cup squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (captain), Nahida Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous and Taj Nehar.