Nigar Sultana Joty

Ritu heroics help Tigresses clinch thriller against Ireland

Ritu Moni produced a sensational unbeaten half-century to guide Bangladesh to a thrilling two-wicket two-wicket win over Ireland in an ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday.

Records galore as Tigresses thrash Thailand

The Tigresses will next face Ireland at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, with confidence riding high after their record-breaking performance.

Joty underlines Tigresses’ commitment before World Cup Qualifiers

Bangladesh women’s team are set to depart for Pakistan tomorrow to compete in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifiers, set to begin on April 9.

'If we don’t score big, we don’t stand a chance'

On Thursday, skipper Nigar Sultana Joty talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan regarding her team’s preparation, expectations and chances at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

In Pictures: Joty and Co gear up for World Cup qualifiers

Nigar Sultana Joty and Co started their preparation at the BCB Academy Ground on Saturday ahead of the upcoming qualifying event for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup in Pakistan, scheduled to be held from April 9-19. The Bangladesh team will leave for Lahore on April 3 and play two warm-up matches, against Scotland and Ireland on April 5 and 7 respectively, before the main event. Photos: BCB

Joty eyeing series win, not yet World Cup qualification

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty said her team is not yet thinking about direct qualification for this year's Women's ODI World Cup after inflicting a first-ever defeat on West Indies in Basseterre on Tuesday.

Approach in West Indies key for direct World Cup qualification: Joty  

Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana Joty emphasised on approach ahead of the West Indies series as the Tigresses vie for direct qualification for the ICC Women’s World Cup.

WOMEN'S BCL / Records galore as Joty, Pinky hit tons

Nigar Sultana Joty became the country’s first women cricketer to hit a first-class century when she reached the three-figure mark for Central Zone on the final day of their three-day match against North Zone in the first round fixture of the Women’s Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) at the Shaheed Kamaruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi today.

Bangladesh-Ireland Women’s T20 series teeing off in tea town

To mark the occasion, captains Nigar Sultana Joty of Bangladesh and Gaby Lewis of Ireland added a touch of cultural charm to the proceedings by unveiling the series trophy at the Malnichera Tea Estate in Sylhet on Wednesday.

November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024

Sabina, Ritu Porna visit SBNCS

The stars of Bangladesh Women’s national football team captain Sabina Khatun and Rituporna Chakma visited the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) office at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today. They were welcomed to the SBNCS by national cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Joty who showed them around. The footballers, fresh from their SAFF Championship triumph, also tried their hands in cricket at the indoor practice facility of SBNCS and impressed Joti with their skills!

October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024

Joty included in Women’s T20 WC Team of the Tournament

She scored 104 runs in four innings at an average of 34.66, with a top score of 39 against the West Indies.

October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

‘Visible batting problem’ let Tigresses down

Unable to make opportunities count, Bangladesh ended the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with only one notable achievement as they managed to end a decade-long wait for a win in the competition when they notched up a 16-run victory in the tournament opener against Scotland in Sharjah earlier this month.

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

Tigresses on the brink after WI loss

Bangladesh are all but out of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after suffering a demoralising eight-wicket defeat to former champions West Indies in the two teams’ penultimate Group B match in Sharjah on Thursday.

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

'We missed a good opportunity to beat a good side'

The Tigresses entered the contest brimming with confidence after snapping a 16-match and 10-year losing streak in the 20-over tournament by defeating Scotland. However, their batting performance fell short, as former champions England defended their lowest-ever total in T20 World Cup in their campaign opener.

October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024

Joty and Co ready to ‘dream of something bigger’

The momentum for women's cricket in Bangladesh would have had a far bigger boost had they been staging the event as planned.

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

‘Means a lot’: Emotional Joty reflects on first T20 WC victory in a decade

“We have been waiting for this moment for a long time. We had in our minds that this is our moment. Means a lot,” said an emotional Joty, for whom it was more special as it was her 100th T20I match, during a post-match presentation ceremony. 

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

Interesting facts: Tigresses in T20 World Cup

Ahead of the Tigresses' T20 World Cup campaign, here we look at some of the interesting facts:

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

Joty hopeful T20 World Cup can be powerful tool for unity in Bangladesh

“Bangladesh is a crazy nation when it comes to cricket, with the emotion of the sport acting as an incredible tool for unity. If we perform well here, it will definitely have a positive impact on the Bangladeshi people.”

September 28, 2024
September 28, 2024

‘Those who spoke ill, now feel proud of me’

Over the last two years, young leg spinner Rabeya Khan has emerged as a permanent member in Bangladesh women’s team squads in white-ball cricket. Consistent performances with the ball and the ability to score runs down the order has earned the 19-year-old the stamp of approval from her skipper Nigar Sultana Joty and head coach Hashan Tillakaratne. Before the team’s departure for the T20 World Cup in the UAE, Rabeya spoke with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan where she opened up about her bittersweet journey in cricket and what she hopes to achieve in the upcoming tournament. Here are the excerpts: