Bangladesh have announced their 16-member squad for their historic first bilateral ODI series in Australia, with uncapped duo Disha Biswas and Habiba Islam Pinky earning places in the touring party. The three-match series will be played at Allan Border Field in Brisbane, with the first game scheduled for October 9. Nigar Sultana Joty will continue to captain the side, with Nahida Akter serving as her deputy.

Disha Biswas and Habiba Islam earn maiden ODI call-ups

Bangladesh will travel to Australia on October 3, with the remaining two ODIs set to take place on October 11 and 14. Disha, a former Bangladesh Under-19 captain, is yet to make her senior international debut and has now earned a place in the ODI squad as a pace-bowling allrounder.

Habiba, meanwhile, has one international appearance to her name, having played a T20I against India in May 2024. The two players add to Bangladesh’s pace options alongside Marufa Akter and Ritu Moni. Their inclusion also allows the team to assess two younger players during a landmark tour against one of the leading sides in women’s cricket.

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Murshida Khatun and Dilara Akter return to ODI squad

Bangladesh have also recalled Murshida Khatun, Sanjida Akter Meghla and Dilara Akter. Murshida last represented the senior side during the tour of the West Indies in January 2025 and has since featured for the Emerging team in South Africa. Sanjida has played two ODIs for Bangladesh, while Dilara has three appearances in the format.

Dilara’s most recent ODI came during the Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Pakistan in April 2025. Juairiya Ferdous, Sumaiya Akter, Fahima Khatun and Fariha Islam have been left out of the squad. Juairiya, Fahima and Fariha were part of the ODI squad that faced Sri Lanka in Bangladesh in April, the team’s most recent series in the format.

Bangladesh ODI squad for Australia tour: 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.

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