Bangladesh Unveils Squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup
Author: Vishnu Reddy
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Bangladesh have excluded veteran all-rounder Rumana Ahmed from their squad for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has also introduced uncapped players Taj Nehar and Disha Biswas into the 15-player squad, which was announced on Wednesday.
Alongside Rumana, Rubey Haider, Sharifa Khatun, Sabikun Nahar, and Ishma Tanjim, who were part of the 2024 Asia Cup, have also been omitted from the World Cup squad. These players, who had opportunities in the Asia Cup but didn’t make a significant impact, have been replaced. Rabeya and Sharifa each played only one match in the Asia Cup, scoring 0 and 5 respectively, while Sabikun played two games, and Ishma and Rumana featured in four and three matches, respectively.
Fahima and Mostary Back in the Squad
The selectors have instead recalled Shathi Rani, Fahima Khatun, and Sobhana Mostary. Shathi hasn't played an international match since September of last year, while Fahima and Mostary last appeared in the series against India in May.
Bangladesh, who did not advance to the final of this year's Asia Cup, will kick off their World Cup campaign against Scotland in Sharjah on October 3. They will also face England, West Indies, and South Africa on October 5, 10, and 12, respectively. The first three matches will be held in Sharjah before they move to Dubai for their final group stage game. Cricket predictions for Bangladesh's World Cup journey are mixed, with some experts predicting a strong showing and others expressing concerns about their recent form.
Bangladesh Women T20 World Cup Squad 2024
Nigar Sultana, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Taj Nehar, Shathi Rani, Disha Biswas
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