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Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty has set an optimistic tone ahead of her team’s second ICC Women’s World Cup campaign, beginning September 30 in Guwahati, India. Speaking to the media, Joty emphasized the value of past experiences and the hunger within the squad to rise to the growing expectations of fans back home.
🔥 Building on Experience
Bangladesh first featured in the Women’s World Cup in 2022, where they impressed with flashes of brilliance but lacked consistency to advance deep into the tournament. Joty believes those lessons will now serve as a foundation for improvement.
“We have learned from the challenges of our first campaign,” Joty said. “This time we know what to expect, and we are determined to showcase a better, stronger version of Bangladesh women’s cricket.”
📈 Rising Expectations
With women’s cricket steadily gaining popularity in Bangladesh, expectations are higher than ever. The team’s victories in bilateral series and their competitive showing in regional tournaments have given fans reason to believe in a breakthrough.
Fans’ hopes: Growing support back home has added both excitement and pressure.
Team spirit: Players are motivated to carry that belief into the global stage.
Leadership role: As captain, Joty sees her role not just as a tactical leader but also as a motivator who can guide the younger players through high-pressure situations.
🏏 Squad Readiness
Bangladesh’s squad for the World Cup reflects a blend of youth and experience.
Senior players like Salma Khatun and Rumana Ahmed will be crucial in guiding the team.
Emerging stars such as Marufa Akter are expected to inject energy and flair.
Joty herself, with her sharp batting and calm leadership, remains central to the team’s plans.
Coaches have also been focusing on fitness, fielding drills, and power-hitting, areas that proved decisive in past tournaments.
🌍 The Global Stage
The tournament in Guwahati promises to be fiercely competitive, with top teams like Australia, England, and India aiming to assert dominance. For Bangladesh, the goal is to:
Stay competitive in every match.
Convert close games into wins.
Showcase the progress of women’s cricket in the country.
Joty underlined that simply participating is no longer enough:
“We are not here just to compete — we are here to prove that Bangladesh can challenge the best.”
🔮 Looking Ahead
The Women’s World Cup marks an important milestone not just for the players but for the broader journey of women’s cricket in Bangladesh. With greater media coverage, fan following, and institutional support, the Tigresses have an opportunity to inspire the next generation of cricketers.
✨ Conclusion:
As Bangladesh prepare for their World Cup return, captain Nigar Sultana Joty embodies both the ambition and resilience of the side. Their first taste of the global stage brought lessons; this time, they are armed with belief, preparation, and the drive to make a statement.
Whether they secure historic wins or not, one thing is clear — Bangladesh women’s cricket is on the rise, and the world is watching.
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