Bangladesh women's cricket set for post-games overhaul

The Bangladesh Cricket Board is preparing to review the women's national team after the Asian Games, opening the possibility of changes to the current set-up.

The Board has decided to wait until the Asian Games campaign is completed before taking major decisions. That means the immediate focus will remain on the team's preparations for the continental event rather than on changes to its management.

The decision comes after Bangladesh reached the semi-finals of the Women's Asia Cup but failed to progress further. India beat the Tigresses by 40 runs in Dubai, exposing some of the same weaknesses that have troubled the side against stronger opposition.

Bangladesh's fielding was a major concern in the semi-final, while the batting unit struggled to keep pace with India's target of 150.

BCB women's committee chairman Rafiqul Islam Babu has acknowledged that the team has shortcomings and needs to become more competitive against the leading sides.

The review is also expected to include the leadership structure. Nigar Sultana's position as captain has come under scrutiny following the controversy over her decision not to shake hands with India captain Harmanpreet Kaur before the semi-final.

The BCB has stressed that the decision was Nigar's own and not a Board instruction. Her future as captain will be considered after the Asian Games alongside the wider assessment of the team.

Bangladesh therefore enter the next phase with two objectives: perform well in Nagoya and provide the Board with enough evidence to judge what needs to change.

The post-Games review could become a significant moment for a side that has shown progress but continues to struggle when facing the strongest teams in women's cricket.