Injured Marufa Akter Misses Women's Emerging Nations Trophy

Marufa Ruled Out: Fast bowler Marufa Akter has been ruled out of Bangladesh's squad for the upcoming Women's Emerging Nations Trophy due to an ankle injury.

Squad Replacements: Opener Shathi Rani and allrounder Jannatul Ferdus have been recalled to the side, alongside the inclusion of uncapped fast bowler Disha Biswas.

Leadership & Team Composition
New Captain's First Test: This will be Nahida Akter's first tournament as T20I captain since taking over the role from Nigar Sultana last month. Sultana remains part of the 15-member squad, with Sobhana Mostary named vice-captain.

Notable Omissions: Batter Sarmin Sultana and offspinner Sultana Khatun have been left out of the touring party.

Bangladesh have been drawn in Group B alongside Pakistan, Thailand, Netherlands and Zimbabwe for the 10-team event that begins on November 12 in the UAE. Bangladesh's first match is against Pakistan at the Karwan Cricket Ground in Ajman on the opening day.

Bangladesh T20I squad

Nahida Akter (capt), Sobhana Mostary, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Shorna Akter, Disha Biswas, Juairiya Ferdous, Jannatul Ferdus, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Ritu Moni, Shathi Rani, Nigar Sultana, Fariha Islam Trisna

Tournament Details

Group & Fixtures: Bangladesh is drawn in Group B alongside Pakistan, Thailand, the Netherlands, and Zimbabwe for the 10-team tournament, which begins on November 12, 2026, in the UAE. Opening Match: Bangladesh will face Pakistan on opening day at the Karwan Cricket Ground in Ajman.