The Bangladesh women`s cricket team is gearing up for a mature and confident appearance at the upcoming ICC Women`s T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin on June 12 in England. Skipper Nigar Sultana Joty has expressed a strong determination to break past struggles and open a new chapter for the team. Writing in an exclusive column for the ICC, the Tigresses captain outlined her vision for the tournament.Joty wants to rewrite history.
Bangladesh endured a decade-long winless streak in the tournament after securing two victories in their debut appearance back in 2014. That drought finally ended during the 2024 edition when they defeated Scotland. Instead of viewing this past record as pressure, Joty embraces it as a genuine challenge to change the narrative. She noted that the current squad is significantly more balanced and prepared than in previous years.
The Tigresses have managed only three wins out of 25 matches across their six T20 World Cup appearances. The clear objective this time around is to increase that tally and deliver the finest performance in their cricket history. Bangladesh faces a tough group stage featuring formidable opponents such as India, South Africa, Pakistan, and the Netherlands. The team intends to navigate the tournament by focusing on a match-by-match strategy.
While acknowledging that their group opponents regularly feature in global semifinals and finals, Joty remains firm that anyone can be beaten on a given day. This tournament marks Joty`s sixth World Cup appearance and her third time leading the national side, a journey that began when she was just 18 years old. Leading Bangladesh on the global stage remains both an immense pride and a major professional challenge for her.
