The Bangladesh team left Dhaka for South Africa Monday evening to play the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The Bangladesh team has always struggled to meet expectations in this event, but this time they are determined to make a lasting impression. The World Cup will commence on February 9, and the Bangladesh team left early for South Africa to make sure that they have enough time for match preparation. Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana today expressed her optimism about the team's chances in the World Cup. "We won a match in the World Cup years ago. But this year, we know we have the potential to pull off a few victories. All we need is a strong start and the right momentum," she said. The wickets in South Africa differ significantly from those in Bangladesh. So, the Bangladesh team may struggle to adapt to unfamiliar conditions. The Tigresses had an intensive training camp in Khulna in preparation for the World Cup. Nigar is confident that the rigorous camp will help the team adjust to the difficult conditions and perform well in the tournament. In the initial round, Bangladesh will play four matches in Group A. On February 12, they will face Sri Lanka at Newlands, Cape Town. Read more: Bangladesh women's team to play T20 World Cup qualifiers in UAE The Tigresses will play Australia at St George's Park in Gqeberha on February 14t. They will then take on New Zealand at Newlands in Cape Town on February 17 before concluding their group stage campaign with a match against South Africa at the same venue on February 21. Bangladesh squad Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), Marufa Akter, Dilara Akter, Fahima Khatun, Salma Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Shamima Sultana, Rumana Ahmed, Lata Mondol, Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Ritu Moni, Disha Biswas, Sobhana Mostary Standby: Rabeya, Sanjida Akther Maghla, Fargana Hoque Pinky, Sharmin Akter Supta

Bangladesh have suffered a big blow ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup qualifiers as their right-arm pacer Jahanara Alam has been ruled out of the event due to a hand injury. The experienced bowler needed two stitches in her right hand for the injury she sustained Thursday during a practice session in Abu Dhabi. She was replaced by Fariha Islam Trisna. Read: It's time for young guns to fire on all cylinders: Nurul Hasan Meanwhile, batter Fargana Hoque Pinky tested positive for Covid-19 and is being treated as per the medical protocol of the event. Shohaly Akhther was named as her replacement. The replacement players will join the team in Abu Dhabi Saturday. Bangladesh's campaign in the tournament will start with the match against Ireland on 18 September.  

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty said they will try their best to win the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 in 2024. The ICC has confirmed that Bangladesh will host the international championship.  Bangladesh hosted the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and the Men's T20 World Cup in 2014. Read: Can’t express my feelings in words: Nigar Sultana after historic win against Pakistan "I'm really excited," Joty told the reporters Wednesday. "I don't know what will happen, but this is a great chance for us. We will play in front of our own spectators, which will surely inspire us to do well." Bangladesh are now the champions of the Women's T20 Asia Cup. In 2018, they beat India to win their maiden title in the Asia Cup which has been the biggest achievement of Bangladesh in women's cricket so far.