Nahida Akter to lead Bangladesh at Emerging Nations Trophy
Nahida Akter captains Bangladesh in the Emerging Nations Trophy after replacing Nigar Sultana last month. Marufa Akter is injured and will miss the tournament that opens against Pakistan on 12 November.
Nahida Akter will captain Bangladesh in the Emerging Nations Trophy that begins in the United Arab Emirates on 12 November. Marufa Akter is injured and unavailable, so the team has made several changes to its squad for the tournament.
Nahida Akter replaced Nigar Sultana as T20I captain last month. Sobhana Mostary was named vice-captain. Nigar Sultana Joty lost the captaincy but stays in the squad as a player. Disha Biswas returns after missing the Asian Games, while Sathi Rani and Jannatul Ferdus Sumona have been recalled.
Sharmin Sultana and Sultana Khatun were not selected. Bangladesh are placed in Group B with Pakistan, Thailand, the Netherlands and Zimbabwe. The tournament features ten teams.
CricHubb Take
Nahida Akter's appointment shows Bangladesh are willing to move on from their previous leadership structure even before the tournament begins.