Spinner nahida akter

Old Trafford Cricket Ground: Bangladesh on Sunday announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Experienced wicketkeeper-batter Nigar Sultana Joty will lead the team once again. Spinner Nahida Akter has been named vice-captain as Bangladesh prepares for their seventh appearance in the global tournament.

The team enters the competition with confidence after a strong performance in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Global Qualifier earlier this year. They remained unbeaten during both the group stage and Super Six phase to secure qualification, highlighting their growing consistency in this format.

They will also aim to build on the positives from the previous edition of the tournament in 2024, where they started their campaign with a memorable 16-run victory over Scotland women's national cricket team. Over the years, Bangladesh has developed into a competitive T20 team, with a balanced squad that includes both experienced players and promising young talent.