Bangladesh unveil squad for a historic first tour of West Indies
The Tigresses are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is in the Caribbean, starting January 19.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the squad for their historic tour of the West Indies. This marks the first-ever visit by the Bangladesh Women's team to the Caribbean.
The Tigresses are set to play three One-Day Internationals and as many T20 Internationals, with all matches scheduled to take place at Warner Park in Basseterre, St. Kitts.
The Bangladesh team will arrive in St. Kitts on January 14. The ODI series will take place on January 19, 21, and 24, followed by three T20Is, scheduled for January 27, 29, and 31.
The ODI series carries significant importance as both teams aim to secure vital ICC Women's Championship points for direct qualification to the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup in India.
Bangladesh currently sit 7th in the standings with 19 points, just outside the automatic qualification zone, while West Indies are in 9th place with 14 points on the board. With just three matches remaining, both teams will be eager to claim the final direct qualification spot.
SQUAD
Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Lata Mondol, Rabeya, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Sultana Khatun, Farzana Haque, Taj Nehar, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Marufa Akter
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Schedule:
ODI Series
19 January: Warner Park
21 January: Warner Park
24 January: Warner Park
T20I Series
27 January: Warner Park
29 January: Warner Park
31 January: Warner Park