Bangladesh Women name maiden Australia tour squad as Disha Biswas and Habiba Pinky earn first call-ups

Uncapped duo headline historic selection

Bangladesh have included uncapped Disha Biswas and Habiba Islam Pinky in their 16-member squad for the country's historic first bilateral ODI series in Australia. The three-match series, all scheduled at Allan Border Field in Brisbane, marks a significant milestone for Bangladesh women's cricket as they prepare to tour Down Under for the first time in a bilateral ODI contest.

Disha, a former Bangladesh Under-19 captain, is yet to make her senior debut, while Habiba has a solitary T20I cap to her name, earned against India in May 2024. Their inclusion injects fresh pace options into a side that will be led once again by Nigar Sultana Joty, with Nahida Akter continuing as her deputy.

Experienced returns bolster the side

Alongside the two uncapped players, the selectors have recalled Murshida Khatun, Sanjida Akter Meghla and Dilara Akter. Murshida last featured for Bangladesh during their tour of the West Indies in January 2025 and recently represented the Emerging team in South Africa. Sanjida holds two ODI caps, while Dilara has played three, most recently in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier in Pakistan in April 2025.

The pace options in the squad come in the form of Marufa Akter, Ritu Moni, Disha and Habiba, giving the captain flexibility across the three fixtures.

Series schedule and squad news

Bangladesh will depart for Australia on October 3, with the three ODIs to be played on October 9, 11 and 14 at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. Juairiya Ferdous, Sumaiya Akter, Fahima Khatun and Fariha Islam have been left out of the squad for the tour.

Bangladesh squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (captain), Nahida Akter (vice-captain), Shorna Akter, Marufa Akter, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Sarmin Sultana, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Farzana Haque, Disha Biswas, Murshida Khatun, Habiba Islam Pinky.