Indian women’s A cricket team set foot in Chittagong Wednesday afternoon ahead of the three-match one-day series against Bangladesh A, starting Friday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
The second string Indian outfit reached Dhaka Wednesday morning before leaving for the port city.
The two remaining one-dayers will be held Sunday and Tuesday at the same venue.
After the one-dayers, the two teams will lock horns with each other in the three-match T20 series, slated for Sheikh Kamal International Stadium in Cox’s Bazar.
@BCBtigers women cricketers Nigar Sultana and Rumana Ahmed have been named in the @ICC Women’s Global Development squad for the six T20s against Women’s @BBL teams in Australia, scheduled to be held from October 9-14.https://t.co/3EhUMRsL4s#BCBTIGERS #BCB #TIGERS #BANGLADESH
— Dhaka Tribune Sports (@Sport_DT) October 2, 2019
The three T20s will take place on October 11, 12 and 14.
Shaila Sharmin will lead Bangladesh in both the series.
Following the first one-dayer, Mumtahena Hasnat and Fariha Islam will replace Rumana Ahmed and Nigar Sultana, who will head Down Under for the Women’s Big Bash League.
Bangladesh A team (One-day squad): Shaila Sharmin (Captain), Nuzhat Tumpa (Wicket-keeper), Sanjida Islam, Sharmin Akter Supta, Ritu Moni, Murshida Khatun, Rumana Ahmed, Nigar Sultana Joty, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Khadija-tul Kubra, Suraya Azmim, Puja Chakrabortty, Sobhana Mostary and Fargana Hoque Pinky
Bangladesh A team (T20 squad): Shaila Sharmin (Captain), Nuzhat Tumpa (Wicket-keeper), Sanjida Islam, Sharmin Sultana, Ritu Moni, Murshida Khatun, Mumtahena Hasnat, Fariha Islam Trisna, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Khadija-tul Kubra, Suraya Azmim, Puja Chakrabortty, Sobhana Mostary and Fargana Hoque Pinky
