United News of Bangladesh

In a creative twist, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) unveiled the trophy for the upcoming T20 series between Bangladesh and Ireland at the picturesque Malnichara tea estate in Sylhet on Wednesday. Captains Nigar Sultana and Gaby Lewis donned traditional tea worker attire for the ceremony, capturing the imagination of fans and drawing widespread praise on social media. Bangladesh women dominate Ireland to seal 3-0 series win Posing with trophy in a tea garden wearing traditional attire came as a fresh approach to promote women’s cricket in the country. While similar events have been held before—such as a men's series trophy unveiling at a metro station—Nigar described this as “beyond imagination” and a “great initiative to promote women’s cricket differently.” “We’re in a good place. If we maintain this momentum, it will be a significant achievement for the team,” the Bangladesh captain said. However, Nigar remained cautious about Ireland’s T20 capabilities. BCB announces women’s squad for T20I series against Ireland “They played well in parts during the ODIs, especially their batting in the second and third matches. We are confident but not overconfident,” she added. The T20 series will kick off on Thursday, with the first match scheduled at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The second and third matches will follow on December 7 and 9, respectively, making it a thrilling week for cricket fans in Sylhet and beyond. Bangladesh Squad for the First Two T20 Matches: Nigar Sultana Jyoti (Captain); Nahida Akter; Murshida Khatun; Dilara Akter; Sharmin Akter Supta; Sobhana Mostary; Swarna Akter; Ritu Moni; Rabeya; Fahima Khatun; Fariha Islam Trishna; Jahanara Alam; Jannatul Ferdous Sumona; Taj Nahar; Sanjida Akter Meghla Reserves: Disha Biswas, Shamima Sultana, Sharmin Sultana This series holds special significance following Bangladesh’s dominant performance in the preceding ODI series, where they secured a clean sweep against Ireland in Dhaka.  The T20 encounters in Sylhet are expected to further highlight the growing stature of Bangladesh’s women’s cricket team on the global stage.

Many things were happening about Bangladesh-Pakistan series in the soil of Pakistan. But now, keeping everything aside, the cricket is finally set to take the field when the Tigers will face off the hosts on Friday in the first T20 of the three-match series in Lahore.

Uncertainty continued to loom over Bangladesh’s forthcoming Pakistan tour for three T20 Internationals and two Tests which are slated to take place in January- February.