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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has unveiled a strong 16-player squad for the upcoming T20I series against India, set to kick off on July 9. However, Bangladesh’s experienced campaigner and veteran fast bowler Jahanara Alam didn’t find a place in the squad announced by the board and has been left out of the team.
It is worth mentioning that Jahanara is the fourth-highest wicket-taker for the Tigresses in T20Is and had previously been excluded from the WODI squad for the series against India as well. Her omission came after she recently represented Bangladesh in three matches on a Sri Lanka tour.
Another notable absence from the T20I squad is Fargana Hoque, who features in the ODI squad but has been named among the standbys for the T20Is. Alongside Pinky, Lata Mondal, Sharmin Akter Supta and Fariha Trisna are also standby players.
Speaking of new additions, the selectors have decided to recall veteran spinner and former captain Salma Khatun into the T20I set-up. Khatun’s return adds experience and depth to the Bangladesh squad, enhancing their chances of putting up a strong performance against the Indian team. Dilara Akter and Marufa Akter, who impressed in the U19 T20 World Cup earlier this year, have also earned a well-deserved comeback to the national squad.
The highly anticipated India tour to Bangladesh will commence with three T20Is on July 9, 11, and 13, all taking place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. Following the T20I series, the teams will transition to the ODI format, with matches scheduled from July 16 to July 22. Bangladesh will be led by wicketkeeper-batter Nigar Sultana Joty in both the T20I and ODI series.
Bangladesh T20I squad for the series against India:
Nigar Sultana Joty (c/wk), Nahida Akter (vc), Dilara Akter, Shathi Rani, Shamima Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Disha Biswas, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Meghla, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Salma Khatun and Fahima Khatun.
Standbys: Fargana Hoque, Lata Mondol, Sharmin Akter Supta, Fariha Islam Trisna
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
