DHAKA, Jan 6, 2025 (BSS)- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced 
the squad for the national Women's team's tour of West Indies (WI) today. 

The tour, first by a Bangladesh Women's Team to the West Indies, will feature 
three one-day internationals and three T20 internationals, all to be played 
at Warner Park in Basseterre, St. Kitts.
 
Nigar Sultana Joty will lead the Bangladesh team in the historical tour while 
Nahida Akter will be her deputy.

The Bangladesh team will reach St. Kitts on January 14. 

The ODIs are scheduled on January 19, 21 and 24. This series holds special 
importance as both sides are seeking crucial ICC Women's Championship points 
for direct qualification for the 50-over World Cup in India later this year. 

Earlier, Bangladesh beat Ireland by 3-0 to make their task easier to some 
extent. A 3-0 win over West Indies will see them qualify to the World Cup 
directly. Given the gulf of difference between the two sides in terms of 
strength, it will be a tough task for Bangladesh. 

After the ODI series, the teams will play a three-match T20I series on 
January 27, 29 and 31. 

Squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), Nahida Akter (Vice Captain), Murshida 
Khatun, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, 
Lata Mondol, Rabeya, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Sultana Khatun, 
Farzana Haque, Taj Nehar, Shanjida Akther Maghla and Marufa Akter.