Bangladesh back spin-heavy for Women’s T20 World Cup

Bangladesh have named a spin‑centric squad for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, opting for just two frontline pacers, Marufa Akhter and Fariha Islam Trisna, for the tournament beginning June twelve in England. Top‑order batter Taj Nehar returns to the shortest‑format group, replacing Sharmin Sultana, while eleven players from the previous World Cup retain their spots.

Chief selector Sazzad Ahmed said the country’s limited pace‑bowling depth and recent English surfaces, which he believes have behaved more like sub‑continental wickets, shaped the decision to rely heavily on spin. He added that Taj’s flexibility across batting positions made her a better fit for the squad’s late‑overs scoring needs.

Sazzad acknowledged Bangladesh must shed their conservative batting approach, noting that captain Nigar Sultana continues to manage long‑term injuries. The team departs for Edinburgh on May twenty‑five for a tri‑series before heading to Loughborough for official warm‑up matches.