Bangladesh women's cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Joty has described the upcoming overseas assignments against Australia, New Zealand, and England as a transformative opportunity, saying that competing in those conditions will sharpen her side's skill sets considerably. The remarks came as Bangladesh prepares for a packed international calendar stretching from late 2025 into mid-2027.

What the Tours Cover

Bangladesh are scheduled to travel to Australia for a three-match ODI series in Brisbane from 9 to 14 October, followed by a series in New Zealand later in the year. A six-match tour of England is then slated for mid-2027. Together, the assignments represent one of the most demanding overseas stretches Bangladesh women's cricket has faced.

'This is a very big opportunity for our team. We have always wanted to play in places like Australia, New Zealand or England because playing there helps develop your skills much more,' Nigar said, according to the ICC.

T20 World Cup Confidence as a Building Block

Nigar pointed to Bangladesh's recent outing at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England as evidence that the team can hold its own in demanding overseas environments. Bangladesh secured two wins from five matches in a tough Group 1 that included Australia, South Africa, and India — a campaign Nigar believes has left a lasting imprint on the squad's self-belief.

'Since we recently played in England and did well there, there is definitely a reflection of that,' she noted.

Asian Games: Final or Bust

Before the overseas tours begin, Bangladesh will turn their attention to the Asian Games in Japan, starting 17 September. Nigar has set a clear target: reaching the final. Bangladesh are scheduled to open their campaign against hosts China, with a potential semi-final against India on the cards.

Rain has disrupted home preparations, but Nigar insisted the team would make the most of whatever practice time is available. 'We want to prepare in a way that allows us to approach this Asia Cup better than we did last year. With the amount of rain currently affecting every venue in Bangladesh, we will still try to prepare in the best possible way before going there and definitely aim to play in the final,' she said.

Bigger Picture for Bangladesh Women's Cricket

The scheduling of back-to-back tours to three of the world's top cricketing nations signals growing recognition of Bangladesh women's cricket on the global stage. Notably, exposure to seaming pitches in Australia and New Zealand and swing-friendly English conditions addresses a long-standing technical gap for subcontinental women's sides. How Bangladesh perform across these assignments will likely shape their World Cup preparedness in the years ahead.