Bangladesh field 16-member strong squad for white-ball tour of West Indies

Article Updated On:

January 7 2025

Published On:

January 7 2025

He Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced the line-up of the women’s cricket team for their much-awaited first tour to the West Indies. This tour marks an important milestone for the Bangladesh women’s team as they prepare to compete in three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) against the West Indies Women.

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Leadership and squad composition

Captain Sultana NigarKnown for her aggressive batting style and tactical acumen, she will lead the charge. His leadership has been instrumental in transforming the team’s performance in recent years, especially in T20 cricket. The inclusion of young all-rounders like Fahima Khatun and islam fariha Adds dynamism to the team, offering batting depth and bowling options. The team’s spin department, bolstered by players like Nahida Actor and Rabbi Khancould represent a major threat in the slow Caribbean fields.

The selection strategy also focuses on versatility. Players like it Sharmin Akter and Murshida Khatunwho can bat effectively in the middle order and contribute part-time bowling, provides the team with much-needed flexibility. This composition aims to counter various play scenarios, from chasing big totals to setting defendable scores.

Players to watch out for

Nigar Sultana: As a captain and batsman, her performance can dictate the momentum of the team. His ability to score quickly in the top order could be crucial in setting up innings or finishing games in T20.
Nahida Akter – Her left arm spin has worried many international batsmen. In conditions that could help the spinners, his role could be pivotal, especially in the middle order of both formats.
Fargana Hoque – Known for her technical batting, Hoque’s experience in the top order could stabilize the innings when the new ball moves. His consistency will be an advantage on the Caribbean courts.
Marufa Akter: A young fast bowler with swing potential, Marufa could take advantage of early conditions to make breakthroughs or contain the death overs. His performance could be key to setting the tone of the games.
Fahima Khatun: An all-rounder whose spin could be particularly effective on slower pitches, and her lower-order batting adds depth. His all-round contributions could tilt the matches in favor of Bangladesh.

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Schedule and importance of the tour.

The tour will begin with the arrival of the Bangladesh team in St. Kitts on January 14, 2025. The ODIs are scheduled for January 19, 21 and 24, while the T20Is will follow on January 27, 29 and 31, all at the iconic Warner Park in Basseterre, St. Kitts.

This series is of particular importance due to its alignment with the ICC Women’s Championship, where points from ODIs will count towards qualification for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup to be held in India. Bangladesh are currently in seventh position with 19 points, and a successful tour could significantly boost their chances of direct qualification.

Bangladesh squad for West Indies tour

Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Lata Mondol, Rabeya, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Sultana Khatun, Farzana Haque, Taj Nehar, Shanjida Akther Maghla , Marufa Akter.