Bangladesh Recalls Rumana Ahmed and Jahanara Alam for Women’s Asia Cup 2024

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Bangladesh has brought back experienced players Rumana Ahmed and Jahanara Alam for the Women’s Asia Cup after more than a year out of the squad. Despite their impressive records, the selectors had previously focused on building a younger team.

Jahanara Alam was the top wicket-taker in this season’s Dhaka Premier Division Women’s Cricket League (DPDWCL) with 25 wickets in nine matches, while Rumana Ahmed followed with 17 wickets. Women’s chief selector Sajjad Ahmed praised their fitness and performance, stating, “It is good news for us that we can get their experience in our squad, which allows us to have a balanced squad.”

The selectors also included promising players Ishma Tanjim and Sabikun Nahar. Sajjad Ahmed highlighted Ishma’s technical skills and high strike rate, and Sabikun’s ability to partner with Nahida Akter as a left-arm spinner.

Bangladesh’s squad for the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 includes: Nigar Sultana (capt, wk), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Dilara Akter, Rumana Ahmed, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Rubya Haider, Shorna Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Sabikun Nahar, and Shorifa Khatun.

Bangladesh will play against Sri Lanka on July 20, followed by matches against Thailand and Malaysia on July 22 and 24, respectively. The tournament will be held in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, from July 19 to 28, 2024.