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Bangladesh team announced for Women’s T20 World Cup, Sultana becomes captain | News India

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Bangladesh today announced its team for the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Earlier this tournament was to be held in Bangladesh but in view of the ongoing riots there, now this tournament will be played in the United Arab Emirates. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the names of 15 players for the T20 World Cup. Nigar Sultana is going to captain the Bangladesh women's team in the World Cup. The team for the World Cup is full of spin bowlers. Let us tell you that the first match of the tournament will be played on October 3.

These bowlers got a place in the team

Bangladesh women's cricket team has options ranging from off-break to leg-break. Nahida Akhtar, Shorna Akhtar, Rabeya, Sultana Khatun and Fahima Khatun are the spin bowling backbone of the team. Apart from this, if we talk about fast bowling, then Marufa Akhtar, Jahanara Alam, Ritu Moni and Shobhana Mostari are seen handling the fast bowling.

Bangladesh team is included in Group-B

Bangladesh has been placed in Group B for the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Apart from Bangladesh, this group also includes teams from England, South Africa, West Indies and Scotland. In such a situation, Bangladesh will have to face challenges from strong teams like England, South Africa and West Indies.

Bangladesh team squad

Nigar Sultana (captain), Naheeda Akhter, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akhter, Marufa Akhter, Rabeya, M.S.T. Ritu Moni, Shobhana Mostori, Dilara Akhter (wicketkeeper), Sultana Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Fahima Khatun, Taj Nehar, Disha Biswas, Shanti Rani