Bangladesh Announces Squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with Nigar Sultana Joty as Captain
Bangladesh unveils squad for Women's T20 WC 2026; Nigar Sultana Joty set to lead
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Bangladesh has announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, led by Nigar Sultana Joty. This marks Bangladesh's seventh appearance in the tournament, which starts on June 14 against the Netherlands. The team will also participate in a tri-series in Scotland before the World Cup.
- 01Nigar Sultana Joty will captain the Bangladesh team.
- 02Bangladesh's World Cup campaign begins on June 14 against the Netherlands.
- 03The squad includes key players like Nahida Akter and Taj Nehar.
- 04Bangladesh topped the Global Qualifier earlier this year.
- 05The team will play warm-up matches in Loughborough before the tournament.
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Bangladesh has officially named its 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Nigar Sultana Joty serving as captain. This tournament will mark Bangladesh's seventh appearance in the T20 World Cup, having made their debut in 2014. The team will travel to Edinburgh on May 25 for a tri-series against Scotland and the Netherlands, followed by warm-up matches in Loughborough. Bangladesh will kick off their World Cup journey on June 14 against the Netherlands at Edgbaston. The squad closely mirrors the one that excelled in the Global Qualifier earlier this year, where they maintained an unbeaten record. The team features a strong batting lineup led by Joty, along with key players like Nahida Akter and Taj Nehar, while the bowling attack is bolstered by the likes of Marufa Akter and Fariha Islam Trisna.
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The selection of a strong squad and participation in the World Cup can boost women's cricket in Bangladesh, inspiring future generations of female cricketers.
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