Bangladesh name squad for U19 Women's T20 World Cup
The team will leave for Johannesburg on 1 January and will participate in a pre-event camp and play practice matches before the main event.
They play warm-up games against South Africa and India on 9 and 10 January, respectively, and open their campaign with a clash against Australia on 14 January.
Bangladesh are part of Group A along with Australia, Sri Lanka, and United States of America.
They will be led by seam-bowling all-rounder Disha Biswas with Shorna Akter as her deputy.
BCB Women Wing Selector Monjurul Islam said, “We have selected a squad that has been together for the past two years and therefore, there is excellent team spirit and understanding.
“Four player in this side, captain Disha Biswas, Rabeya, Marufa Akter and Dilara Akter have toured New Zealand with the senior team and three of them have made full international appearances already. Our U19 side also played five matches against the Malaysian national women’s team at home and won all the games.”
“I am confident that this team will be very competitive in the first ever Under 19 World Cup for women," she added.
**Bangladesh squad:**Disha Biswas (c), Shorna Akter (vc), Rabeya, Marufa Akter, Dilara Akter, Misty Rany Saha, Reya Akter Shika, Sumaiya Akter, Afia Humaira Anam Prottasha, Mst Unnoti Akter, Mst Dipa Khatun, Leky Chakma, Asrafi Yeasmin Arthy, Jannatul Maoua, Mst Eva
Stand by: Suborna Kormakar, Nishita Akter Nishi, Mst Rabaya Khatun, Juairiya Ferdous