Bangladesh Announce Women's Emerging Nations Trophy Squad

WicketPulse · 2026-11-04 · Original automated news brief

Bangladesh have announced their squad for the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy in the UAE, with Nahida Akter set to lead the side as captain. The team includes experienced batter Sobhana Mostary as vice-captain, while former captain Nigar Sultana Joty remains in the 15-member lineup. Fast bowler Marufa Akter is absent due to an ankle injury, with Disha Biswas included as a replacement. The tournament begins on 12 November, with Bangladesh placed in Group B alongside Pakistan, Thailand, the Netherlands, and Zimbabwe.

The squad announcement comes after Nahida Akter was named as Joty's successor last month. The team will compete in a 10-team event, with the first matches scheduled for the specified date. Disha Biswas' inclusion follows her absence from the Asian Games campaign in September, marking her return to international cricket.

Based on verified source reporting. Source: ICC ↗ · Source published 2026-11-04