Opener wins recall as Bangladesh name ODI squad for Ireland visit
Bangladesh will host Ireland for three matches in Mirpur and have handed an experienced opener a recall.
Experienced opener Sharmin Akhter has won a recall to Bangladesh's squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against Ireland.
Sharmin hasn't played for her country since she featured against India in July last year, but earns a spot in the 15-player squad for the three-game series that commences in Mirpur on November 27.
The right-hander has played more than 50 international matches for Bangladesh and was the second leading run-scorer for her country at the most recent edition of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand in 2022 with 147 runs from six appearances.
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The series against Ireland will be the first Bangladesh have played since this year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup, a tournament that saw the Asian side register one victory against Scotland and three losses during the group stage.
Much of the squad that featured at that event have been retained, with Sharmin and experienced pacer Jahanara Alam among they players to earn a recall to the squad that will once again be led by captain Nigar Sultana.
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Taj Nehar and Sanjida Akter are also among the squad of 15 and in contention for their first ODI caps, while Farzana Akter, Sumaiya Akter, Disha Biswas and Nishita Akter are the players that are missing from Bangladesh's most recent ODI series against Australia earlier in the year.
All three matches will be held in Mirpur, with Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium to host games on November 27, November 30 and December 2.
Bangladesh squad: Nigar Sultana (c), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Sultana Khatun, Taj Nehar, Sanjida Akther