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Nahida Akter Appointed As New Bangladesh T20I Captain
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News18•18-10-2026, 18:10
Nahida Akter Appointed As New Bangladesh T20I Captain
- •Left-arm spinner Nahida Akter has been named the new T20I captain of Bangladesh following Nigar Sultana's decision to step down.
- •Sobhana Mostary has been appointed as the new vice-captain of the T20I squad.
- •Nigar Sultana stepped down from the T20I leadership to focus on her player performance, though she will continue to lead the ODI team.
- •Nahida brings extensive leadership experience, having served as Sultana's deputy since 2022.
- •Bangladesh's upcoming assignment under Nahida's leadership will be the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy in Thailand starting November 12.
Key Questions Answered
Bangladesh appointed left-arm spinner Nahida Akter as their new T20I captain after Nigar Sultana stepped down following the Asian Games.
Nigar Sultana relinquished her role as T20I captain to focus on her individual performances as a player, though she will continue to lead Bangladesh in ODIs.
Bangladesh's next assignment is the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy in Thailand, where they are scheduled to play Pakistan on November 12.
