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Sharmin Sultana Returns as Bangladesh Name Squad for Sri Lanka ODIs

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match women's ODI series against Sri Lanka at home. The squad marks the return of batter Sharmin Sultana to the ODI setup for the first time since 2019 and includes an uncapped call-up for wicketkeeper Juairiya Ferdous. Led by captain Nigar Sultana, the team blends experience and youth as it begins its first ODI assignment since the 2025 World Cup. The series is part of the ICC Women's Championship cycle building towards the 2029 World Cup and will be followed by a T20I series.

Key Points: Bangladesh Women's ODI Squad vs Sri Lanka Announced

  • Sharmin Sultana returns after last ODI in 2019
  • Uncapped Juairiya Ferdous earns call-up
  • Series is part of ICC Women's Championship
  • Bangladesh's first ODI since 2025 World Cup
  • Followed by three T20Is from April 28
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Sharmin Sultana returns as Bangladesh name squad for Sri Lanka Women's ODI series

Bangladesh names 15-member women's ODI squad for Sri Lanka series, featuring the return of Sharmin Sultana and an uncapped call-up.

"A notable inclusion is Sharmin Sultana, who returns to the ODI setup after a long gap - ICC"

Dhaka, April 14

Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match women's ODI series against Sri Lanka, set to begin on April 20 at home.

According to ICC, the series marks Bangladesh's first ODI assignment since the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 and forms part of the ICC Women's Championship cycle leading up to the 2029 World Cup.

A notable inclusion is Sharmin Sultana, who returns to the ODI setup after a long gap, having last featured in the format in 2019. Uncapped wicketkeeper Juairiya Ferdous has also earned a call-up, alongside off-spinner Sultana Khatun.

Juairiya is yet to make her ODI debut but has prior international exposure, having represented Bangladesh in T20Is earlier this year during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal.

Led by captain Nigar Sultana, the squad features a blend of experience and youth, with players like Nahida Akter, Fargana Haque and Fahima Khatun forming the core of the side.

The upcoming contest will be only the second bilateral ODI series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and the first to be hosted in Bangladesh. The two sides last met in 2023, where Sri Lanka emerged victorious in a one-off series.

Bangladesh women's cricket team finished seventh on the points table in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 with only one win in seven matches. They started their campaign well with a seven-wicket win over Pakistan, but went on to lose all other matches in the tournament.

Following the ODIs, both teams will shift focus to a three-match T20I series starting April 28, which will serve as key preparation ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to begin on June 12.

Squad: Nigar Sultana (c), Nahida Akter, Fargana Haque, Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun, Sharmin Akter, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sarmin Sultana, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Sultana Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Juairiya Ferdous.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good mix of old and new players. Juairiya Ferdous getting a call-up is exciting. Hope she gets a chance to play. Our women's team has potential, they just need more consistent opportunities and support from the board.
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Ananya R
The World Cup was disappointing, only one win. But this is a new cycle for 2029. Beating Sri Lanka at home would be a perfect confidence booster. Let's focus on building for the future.
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David E
Interesting to follow women's cricket development in the subcontinent. The ICC Championship structure seems to be giving these bilateral series more context. Good luck to both teams.
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Siddharth J
With respect, I hope the selectors are looking at genuine match-winners. The core has been the same for a while. We need more aggressive batters in the middle order to post competitive totals. The talent is there.
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Kavya N
Always happy to see more women's cricket! The T20 series after this will also be crucial for World Cup prep. Hope the matches get good coverage and stadium support. More power to the women in blue and green! 💪

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