Bangladesh Women’s captain Nigar Sultana Joty believes the upcoming bilateral series in England will be a major opportunity for her team to grow and improve their skills.
Joty shared her thoughts while attending the final of Notun Kuri Sports 2026 as a guest. The government launched the competition to encourage young athletes across Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Women will tour England for a bilateral series for the first time. Joty said the tour reflects the team’s recent progress but stressed that the immediate focus remains on the busy schedule ahead.
“It will be a big opportunity for our team. We have always wanted to play in countries like Australia, New Zealand and England because playing there helps improve our skills. We recently played in England and did well, so there is definitely some reflection of that. But before that, we have many important series to focus on. If we can go there with the best possible preparation, it will help us. Every series under the FTP is important because we need to collect points,” she said.
The Bangladesh skipper also welcomed the team’s packed calendar, which includes the Asia Cup and the Asian Games.
“The players are very happy because we have always wanted to stay busy with cricket. We have a lot of cricket in both formats. It is important that everyone stays fit and remains available for selection. We want to prepare better than we did before last year’s Asia Cup. Even though there is rain across Bangladesh now, we will try to prepare in the best possible way and hopefully reach the final,” Joty said.
Joty also spoke about her improved batting form after enjoying a consistent run in recent months.
“I feel every player’s career has ups and downs. You cannot bat the same way throughout the year. There were one or two series where I did not play the way I wanted. But I backed myself. My management and teammates know my ability. I worked very hard, even if people did not see it. I tried to bat according to my strengths. If I had done a little better, I could have helped the team more at the World Cup,” she said.
The Bangladesh captain also dismissed recent reports about her fitness.
“Those were all made up stories. I did not have any injury. Every player has small niggles. An injury is when someone stays out for six months. Alhamdulillah, I never had that kind of problem. Right now, what matters most is performing well in the coming matches and helping the team achieve better results.”
