Ritu Moni returns to the Bangladesh women’s cricket squad for the Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Lahore next month, while Murshida Khatun, Lata Mondal, Sultana Khatun, and Taj Nehar have been dropped. Jannatul Ferdus, returning from a hiatus, and Ishma Tanjim, uncapped at ODIs, have been included in the squad. The qualifier takes place from April 5 to 19, featuring Bangladesh competing against four other teams for World Cup spots.
The Bangladesh women’s cricket team has announced changes for the Women’s World Cup Qualifier, scheduled in Lahore next month. Experienced allrounder Ritu Moni will return to the squad after last playing an ODI in December against Ireland. Notably, Murshida Khatun has been dropped along with Lata Mondal, Sultana Khatun, and Taj Nehar.
Murshida Khatun’s absence is significant as she only managed 53 runs in three ODIs, while Sultana Khatun, who participated in one ODI and three T20Is, took just two wickets against the West Indies. Mondal and Nehar both failed to leave a mark in their T20I appearances against the same opponents.
In a notable addition, Jannatul Ferdus, who last played an ODI in 2018, has made her comeback. Additionally, uncapped spin-bowling allrounder Ishma Tanjim will be part of the squad, following her impressive performance in the recent Women’s Dhaka Premier League, where she accumulated 336 runs over seven matches and ended up as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker.
The Bangladesh team is set to arrive in Lahore on April 3, ahead of the qualifiers from April 5 to 19. The tournament will feature five teams vying for the last two spots in the eight-team World Cup, taking place in India later this year. Bangladesh will compete against West Indies, Ireland, Scotland, and Thailand, with Pakistan as the host nation.
The selected squad includes: Nigar Sultana (captain), Nahida Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Jannatul Ferdus, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam, Farzana Haque, Shanjida Akther, Marufa Akter, and Ritu Moni.
In summary, the Bangladesh women’s team will feature changes with the return of Ritu Moni and the inclusion of Jannatul Ferdus and Ishma Tanjim, while notable players like Murshida Khatun, Lata Mondal, Sultana Khatun, and Taj Nehar will not participate in the upcoming Women’s World Cup Qualifier. The tournament is crucial as teams vie for entry into the World Cup in India later this year.
Original Source: www.espncricinfo.com
