- Nahida Akter named Bangladesh women’s T20I ctain She has been given an initial one-year term, with the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy next month set to be her first assignment The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 I believe there is room for improvement here,” stand-in ctain Towhid Hridoy says after Bangladesh are knocked out of the UAE ODI tri-series Rashid Khan picked up four wickets to skittle Bangladesh for 160, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Tri-series, Sharjah, October 21, 2026 Janith Liyanage celebrates with team-mates after hitting six to win the game off the penultimate ball Janith Liyanage celebrates with team-mates after hitting six to win the game off the penultimate ball, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-series, October 22, 2026 Shikhar Mohan will replace KL Rahul, who will only play the first four-day match before linking up with the India ODI team Shikhar Mohan hit a half-century for Jharkhand, Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, 1st day, Nagpur, October 25, 2025 SA vs Aus 2nd Test 2026-27 – Pat Cummins – Australia can’t ‘per over cracks’ after innings thrashing Australia will need to seriously consider changes to their batting line-up for the deciding Test in Ce Town Steven Smith was out pulling Kagiso Rabada, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, 5th day, October 22, 2026 Nahida Akter celebrates after getting Richa Ghosh stumped, India vs Bangladesh, Women’s T20 Asia Cup, semi-final, Dubai, September 10, 2026 Nahida Akter has been named the Bangladesh T20I ctain.
- The 25-year-old has been given a one-year term, with the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 next month set to be her first assignment.
- She replaces Nigar Sultana , who led the team in 82 matches.
Nahida Akter named Bangladesh women’s T20I ctain She has been given an initial one-year term, with the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy next month set to be her first assignment The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 I believe there is room for improvement here,” stand-in ctain Towhid Hridoy says after Bangladesh are knocked out of the UAE ODI tri-series Rashid Khan picked up four wickets to skittle Bangladesh for 160, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Tri-series, Sharjah, October 21, 2026 Janith Liyanage celebrates with team-mates after hitting six to win the game off the penultimate ball Janith Liyanage celebrates with team-mates after hitting six to win the game off the penultimate ball, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-series, October 22, 2026 Shikhar Mohan will replace KL Rahul, who will only play the first four-day match before linking up with the India ODI team Shikhar Mohan hit a half-century for Jharkhand, Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, 1st day, Nagpur, October 25, 2025 SA vs Aus 2nd Test 2026-27 – Pat Cummins – Australia can’t ‘per over cracks’ after innings thrashing Australia will need to seriously consider changes to their batting line-up for the deciding Test in Ce Town Steven Smith was out pulling Kagiso Rabada, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, 5th day, October 22, 2026 Nahida Akter celebrates after getting Richa Ghosh stumped, India vs Bangladesh, Women’s T20 Asia Cup, semi-final, Dubai, September 10, 2026 Nahida Akter has been named the Bangladesh T20I ctain.
The 25-year-old has been given a one-year term, with the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 next month set to be her first assignment. She replaces Nigar Sultana , who led the team in 82 matches. Her most memorable performance in T20Is came when she took a five-wicket haul against Pakistan in 2023, followed by her crucial three wickets during Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup win over the same opponents this year.
Nahida has also made significant contributions to Bangladesh’s ODI wins against Pakistan, West Indies and South Africa over the last three years. Bangladesh won 32 matches under Sultana, but she stepped down recently after the team struggled in the Asia Cup and Asian Games. Middle-order batter Sobhana Mostary has been named Nahida’s deputy.
Mostary recently struck an ODI century against Australia, a historic feat for Bangladesh. She has been given an initial one-year term, with the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy next month set to be her first assignment Nahida Akter celebrates after getting Richa Ghosh stumped, India vs Bangladesh, Women’s T20 Asia Cup, semi-final, Dubai, September 10, 2026 She has been given an initial one-year term, with the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy next month set to be her first assignment She has been given an initial one-year term, with the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy next month set to be her first assignment
