The High Commission of India hosted the Tigresses in a tea party, marking their upcoming participation in the 50-over global extravaganza.

The tournament is held to prepare the women's team for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup.

Red Team led by Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty endured another tough outing in the three-team Challenge Cup at BKSP on Sunday, suffering an eight-wicket thrashing against the Under-15 men’s team after a dramatic batting collapse.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today named uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Rubya Haider Jhelik in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup, to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.

Bangladesh will shuttle between Sri Lanka and India four times for their round robin matches of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, which will be held in those two neighbouring countries from September 30 to November 2.

The tournament’s hybrid model, however, means that despite India's hosting rights, Pakistan’s matches is unlikely to take place on Indian soil.