Sharmin Sultana Returns to Bangladesh Squad for Asia Cup and Asian Games

 

Bangladesh have turned back to experience ahead of two major tournaments.

 

Sharmin Sultana has been recalled to the women’s squad as the selectors look to strengthen their top order for the Asia Cup and Asian Games. Bangladesh will be led by Nigar Sultana Joty, with Nahida Akter serving as vice-captain.

 

Why Sharmin Is Back

 

The selection has come directly from concerns around Bangladesh’s opening options.

 

Sharmin replaces Taj Nehar, who featured in the last World Cup. Chief selector Sazzad Ahmed said Taj had been given opportunities but failed to make enough impact, while Dilara Akter has also struggled for runs.

 

“We tried Taj but she failed, which prompted us to bring Shamin.”

— Sazzad Ahmed.

 

Ahmed also indicated that Dilara’s lack of recent runs made it important for Bangladesh to carry another opening option.

 

Bangladesh Squad

 

Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sarmin Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sultana Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Fariha Islam Trisna.

 

Asia Cup Schedule

 

The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 begins at Dubai International Stadium on August 28. Bangladesh have been drawn in Group B alongside Sri Lanka, UAE and Indonesia.

 

Bangladesh begin against Indonesia on August 31, then face Sri Lanka on September 6 and UAE on September 8. The final is scheduled for September 13.

 

Asian Games Challenge Comes Next

 

Bangladesh will then turn their attention to the Asian Games in Japan.

 

Their first match will be a quarter-final against China on September 17 at Korogi Athletic Park. If Bangladesh advance, they will face either India or Japan in the semi-final. The medal matches are scheduled for September 22.

 

Interesting Angle for Sportish

 

The most interesting part is that Sharmin’s recall is less about one player and more about Bangladesh’s search for stability at the top.

 

With Taj Nehar dropping out and Dilara Akter short of runs, Bangladesh clearly want another dependable opening option before a packed schedule. Sharmin now has a chance to turn a recall into a proper comeback story.

 

Key Takeaway

 

Sharmin Sultana is back in Bangladesh’s women’s squad for both the Asia Cup and Asian Games. She replaces Taj Nehar as Bangladesh look for more reliability at the top, while Nigar Sultana continues as captain and Nahida Akter as vice-captain.

 

Sharmin Sultana is back for Bangladesh. 🇧🇩

 

The top-order batter has been recalled for the Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai and the Asian Games in Japan as Bangladesh search for more stability at the top.

 

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