Taj nehar

The Bangladesh Cricket Board: Bangladesh have announced its 15-member squad led by wicketkeeper-batter Nigar Sultana Joty for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, set to take place from October 3-20 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

There have been couple of changes to the Bangladesh squad for the upcoming global event from the team it fielded in the Women’s Asia Cup in July. Leg-spinner Fahima Khatun and batter Sobhana Mostary are back in Bangladesh’s squad for the mega event, while top-order uncapped batter Taj Nehar, opener Shathi Rani and all-rounder Disha Biswas are also included in the 15-member team.

Omissions from the Bangladesh squad include all-rounder Rumana Ahmed, left-handed batter Rubya Haider Jhelik, all-rounder Shorifa Khatun, opener Ishma Tanjim and left-arm spinner Sabikun Nahar Jesmin. Some of the Bangladesh players, including Nigar, Fahima, Rabeya Khan, Shorna Akter, Dilara Akter, Jahanara Alam and Marufa Akter are in Sri Lanka as part of the ‘A’ team tour.