Nahida Akter replaces Nigar Sultana as Bangladesh's new T20I captain, Sobhana Mostary named deputy
Published on: Sunday 18 October 2026
Nahida Akter has officially taken the reins as the new T20I captain of the Bangladesh women's cricket team, succeeding Nigar Sultana, who has stepped down to concentrate on her game. Sobhana Mostary steps in as vice-captain, working alongside Akter. Their debut challenge awaits at the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy in Thailand, beginning on November 12—an ideal stage for Akter to showcase her leadership skills.
