Nigar Sultana Joty, the captain of the Bangladesh women's cricket team, says her side is ready to take the challenge of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, reports UNB.
She said the side is upbeat to build on the success of their first appearance three years ago, when they beat Pakistan.
Bangladesh will feature in their second 50-over World Cup when the tournament begins on September 30, with their campaign opening against Pakistan in Colombo on October 2.
In 2022, Bangladesh made history by beating Pakistan to claim their first-ever World Cup win.
"That game will stay with me forever," Joty said in her ICC column, recalling Fargana Hoque's match-winning knock in Hamilton.
Fargana, Bangladesh's leading run-scorer, is back in the squad alongside Sharmin Akhter, who has been shifted to the No. 3 slot.
Joty said the team has depth in the spin bowling department, which can bring them the expected success.
"Nahida is such an important player for us. She has been consistent in both ODIs and T20Is," Joty noted.
Seven members of the 2022 squad have returned for this edition, providing experience to balance the younger faces. The team has been in training camps for months, Joty said, and carries quiet optimism despite the scale of the challenge.
"We are super excited and hopeful. We want to make it count this time," she said. "We've worked really hard, and I just ask for prayers from Bangladeshi people and fans around the world."
Bangladesh squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter.
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