Bangladesh Women [Source: AFP]The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the entire Bangladesh Women squad for their upcoming ODI series in Australia. As per the schedule, the Bangladesh Women’s cricket team will be facing hosts Australia in Brisbane for a three-match ODI series between October 9 and October 14.Nigar Sultana, who recently resigned as Bangladesh’s T20I captain, will continue to lead the national side as its ODI skipper, as confirmed by the BCB earlier this week.Bangladesh to field largely unchanged Asian Games squad in AustraliaThe BCB has announced a largely unchanged squad from the one that recently travelled to Japan for the 2026 Women’s T20 Asian Games earlier in September. While regular skipper Nigar Sultana is set to continue as Bangladesh’s ODI captain, ace spinner Nahida Akter has been named as vice-captain of the national side. Fast bowler Marufa Akter will be expected to helm Bangladesh’s pace bowling attack, while teenager Habiba Islam has also been included in the line-up for the tour of Australia.Also Read- Pakistan Win Their 1st Ever Medal In Asian Games 2026, Beat Bangladesh For Podium FinishExperienced batter Farzana Hoque is making her return to the ODI team after featuring in a home series against Sri Lanka earlier this year. Murshida Khatun is also returning to the side after nearly two years, while uncapped all-rounder Disha Biswas received her first international call following her success with the ‘Emerging Team’ in South Africa.Juairiya Ferdous, Fahima Khatun among players miss out of Australia tourYoung wicketkeeper-batter Juairiya Ferdous has been dropped from the Bangladesh Women’s squad following her below-par T20I returns in Japan during the Women's T20 2026 Asian Games. Experienced spin bowler Fahima Khatun and star all-rounder Shorna Akter also failed to retain their places in the Bangladesh team. Here is a look at the complete 16-player Bangladesh Women squad for the upcoming ODI series in Australia.Bangladesh Squad Foer Australia ODIsBangladesh Women squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Shorna Akter, Marufa Akter, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Sarmin Sultana, Sharmin Akter Supta, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Farzana Haque, Disha Biswas, Murshida Khatun and Habiba Islam Pinky.Why is Australia tour important for Bangladesh Women?The Bangladesh women’s cricket team will tour Australia next week to play a three-match ODI series ‘Down Under’. The series will also form a part of the ongoing ICC Women’s Championship, where Bangladesh is currently ranked eighth on the points table. Here is a look at the schedule of the entire three-match ODI series between the two sides.AUS vs BAN 2026 schedule:1st ODI on October 9 at the Allan Border Field, Brisbane2nd ODI on October 11 at the Allan Border Field, Brisbane3rd ODI on October 14 at the Allan Border Field, BrisbaneThe series will present Bangladesh an opportunity to test itself against a quality opposition in testing playing conditions away from home. Moreover, any form of success in the series will also help the visitors climb up the 11-team points table in the 2025-29 ICC Women’s Championship.The championship itself will determine the qualification scenario of all teams for the 2029 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.Also Read- Mitchell Marsh Equals Steve Waugh's Tally With Another 50 vs SA
