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Nigar Sultana to step down as Bangladesh T20I captain after Asian Games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:07 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Nigar Sultana to step down as Bangladesh T20I captain after Asian Games

Summary

Bangladesh women's captain Nigar Sultana announced she will resign from the T20I captaincy following the 2026 Asian Games. She plans to retain her role in ODIs while focusing on her batting and wicketkeeping skills. Sultana has led the side since 2022, achieving notable successes including a first T20 World Cup victory in a decade. Despite recent mixed results, she will lead the team one last time at the Asian Games, after which the Bangladesh Cricket Board will look for a new T20I captain.

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By the Numbers

•Nigar Sultana confirms her step down in a letter to the BCB.
•She aims to concentrate on personal contributions in T20Is.
•Bangladesh achieved their first T20 World Cup victory in 10 years under her leadership.
•The team will seek a new T20I captain post-Asian Games.
•Nigar will continue as ODI captain after the Asian Games.

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8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Nigar Sultana makes big call on Bangladesh T20I captaincy, set to step down after Asian Games

What they're saying

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In a significant move for Bangladesh women's cricket, captain Nigar Sultana has announced her intention to step down from the T20I leadership role following the 2026 Asian Games. While she remains committed to leading the ODI team, Sultana plans to enhance her batting and wicketkeeping skills. This strategic decision paves the way for the board to strategize for a new T20I captain.
— Yahoo Sports

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