Sobhana Mostary reflects on Bangladesh cricket growth during Asia Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Bangladesh batter Sobhana Mostary credits her nation’s 2018 Women’s Asia Cup win over India for delivering increased financial support and better facilities to the team. The tournament, which culminated in a narrow three-wicket victory in Kuala Lumpur, remains a turning point for women's cricket in Bangladesh. Mostary, who debuted for the national side at age 16, highlighted the development of domestic infrastructure following the title. She currently prepares for the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup, where Bangladesh plays in Group B alongside Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and the UAE. While she acknowledges the current competition represents a new set of challenges, she maintains that matchups against India provide significant motivation for the squad. Mostary notes that she continues to evolve as a player while drawing inspiration from Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
- •Bangladesh won the 2018 Women’s Asia Cup by defeating India in the final.
- •The 2026 Women’s Asia Cup is currently underway with Bangladesh competing in Group B.
- •Sobhana Mostary identifies Harmanpreet Kaur as a primary influence on her batting approach.
- •Bangladesh faces potential knockout-stage matches against India in the ongoing tournament.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Women’s Asia Cup: Sobhana Mostary recalls the India win that ‘changed everything’ for Bangladesh
"Sobhana Mostary believes Bangladesh’s 2018 Asia Cup triumph over India brought a huge change in women’s cricket in her country, with greater facilities and financial support. From moving to Dhaka as a young cricketer to waiting years for regular opportunities, Mostary has steadily grown into a dependable international batter. She also recalls how Harmanpreet Kaur’s batting inspired her and why facing India remains exciting for Bangladesh.
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