Salma khatoon – Actually, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken a historic decision between the Asia Cup 2025 (ASIA CUP). Let me tell you, for the first time in the history of women’s cricket, a woman has been given the responsibility of the selector.
In fact, former captain of the team and veteran all -rounder Salma Khatoon has been appointed as the new selector of the Bangladesh women’s team. This is also historical because this decision has come at a time when the Bangladesh women’s team is preparing for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
Salma Khatoon Bangladesh women’s team new selector
Actually, Salma Khatoon, born in Khulna, Bangladesh is considered the biggest icon of women’s cricket. Not only this, she has been the first captain of the team and under her leadership, Bangladesh made her mark internationally. Now talking about the figures, he led the team in 65 T20 International and 18 ODI matches. Moreover, Salma was the world’s number-1 T20 bowler in 2014 and 2015.
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Not only this, he has 84 T20 international wickets, in which his best performance was against 4/6 Sri Lanka. However, now her new responsibility as selectors is to give a strong direction to women cricket. Also, between the Asia Cup 2025 (ASIA CUP), the board believes that Salma’s experience will give the right guidance to the young players and help the team to achieve better results.
Big announcement came between Asia Cup echo
Apart from this, this appointment has been made at a time when Bangladesh men team also made a great performance in the Asia Cup 2025 (ASIA Cup) and made it to Super-4. Also, making a place between legendary teams like Team India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka is no less than a major achievement for Bangladesh. In such a situation, the board wants to bring positive changes in women’s cricket by taking advantage of this environment. That is why Salma Khatoon’s entry is being considered part of this strategy.
Focus on preparations for Women’s World Cup
Also, tell me that after the Asia Cup 2025 (ASIA CUP), the Bangladesh women’s team is preparing for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 starting on 30 September. So, Salma Khatoon will have to handle her role immediately, as the time before the tournament is very short.
So at the same time, Bangladesh will face Pakistan on 2 October, while before that the team will play two warm-ups against South Africa and Sri Lanka. Meaning Salma’s experience will prove to be important in team selection and strategy.
Board told the decision revolutionary
Bangladesh Cricket Board Media Committee Chairman Iftekhar Rahman, between the Asia Cup 2025 (Asia Cup), said – “This is the revolutionary decision of our chairman Aminul Islam. Being a player like Salma will give a big strength to women’s cricket. This is the first time that this kind has been appointed in Bangladesh.” Also, tell Salma Khatoon, will now work with Sajjad Ahmed in the senior selection panel of Bangladesh women’s team.
Change in male selection panel
Apart from this, there has been a change in women’s cricket as well as women’s team between Asia Cup 2025 (Asia Cup). Tell me former fast bowler Hasibul Hussain has been included in the men’s team’s senior selection panel. Meaning that now Ghazi will work closely with Ashraf Hussain and Abdur Razzaq.
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FAQS
For what role has Salma Khatoon appointed?
Salma Khatoon has been made the new selector of the Bangladesh women’s team.
When and against whom is the first World Cup match of Bangladesh women’s team?
The Bangladesh women’s team will play their first match against Pakistan on 2 October 2025.