15-Year-Old Uncapped Pacer Joins Bangladesh Squad for T20I Series Against India

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15-Year-Old Uncapped Pacer Joins Bangladesh Squad for T20I Series Against India

15-year-old Habiba Islam Pinky, an emerging pacer from Bangladesh, is set to make her international cricket debut as the Tigresses prepare to host India in a five-match T20I series on home soil.

Pinky has previously showcased her skills in U19 cricket for Bangladesh earlier this year, participating in the tri-series that also featured Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

The team will be led by Nigar Sultana Joty in the upcoming series, with Nahida Akter serving as her deputy.

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Squad:

Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), Nahida Akter (Vice Captain), Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shorifa Khatun, Dilara Akter, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Habiba Islam Pinky

Stand By:

Sumaiya Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi

The forthcoming five-match T20I series is of great significance for both teams. Bangladesh will utilize this opportunity to measure their skills against India, while the Women in Blue will aim to familiarize themselves with the conditions in the neighbouring country, which is set to host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup later this year.

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Schedule (All matches to be played in Sylhet)

First T20I – 28 April

Second T20I – 30 April

Third T20I – 2 May

Fourth T20I – 6 May

Fifth T20I – 9 May