Sultana to lead Bangladesh Women on historic Caribbean tour

DHAKA, Bangladesh (CMC):

NIGER SULTANA Joty will captain Bangladesh Women’s team when they embark on their first-ever tour of the Caribbean later this month.

Sultana was named to lead a 16-member squad that will play three ODIs and three T20Is against West Indies Women starting January 19, with all matches scheduled to take place at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts.

The ODI series carries significant importance as both teams aim to secure vital ICC Women’s Championship points for direct qualification to the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup in India.

Bangladesh currently sit seventh in the standings with 19 points, just outside the automatic qualification zone, while West Indies are in ninth place with 14.

With just three matches remaining, both teams will be eager to claim the final direct qualification spot.

Bangladesh will arrive in St Kitts on January 14, with the ODI matches set to take place on January 19, 21, and 24, followed by three T20Is, scheduled for January 27, 29, and 31.