The skipper insisted she is fully fit, addressing fitness speculation tied to a right-thumb ligament issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u201cChallenge to change history\u201d mindset for England<\/h2>\n
Nigar explained that Bangladesh\u2019s journey in the competition has included a long stretch without wins, but she does not view the upcoming World Cup through a fear lens. \u201cWe were coming from a long winless road in the T20 World Cup,\u201d she said at the presser. \u201cBut I am not seeing this as a pressure. Rather I am taking this as a challenge to change history.\u201d<\/p>\n
She also pointed to the emotional lift provided by a key victory in Dubai during the previous T20 World Cup cycle. Nigar said that win brought the team a strong sense of belief, even though Bangladesh were unable to maintain momentum across their remaining games.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, the Bangladesh captain believes the squad has improved since last year. \u201cSince last year, I feel we have developed a much better team combination, and we need to increase our win count,\u201d she said. In her view, T20 cricket has become a format where more players are stepping up than before, and Bangladesh want to translate that into greater consistency on the global stage.<\/p>\n
Bowling plan: only two pacers, with Ritu Moni in the seam mix<\/h2>\n
Nigar addressed questions about Bangladesh\u2019s bowling stocks, particularly why the squad includes only two frontline pacers: Marufa Akhter and Fariha Islam. She said the team\u2019s thinking is to balance roles through Ritu Moni, who can contribute as a pace-bowling allrounder and effectively act as the third seam option when required.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is a pace bowling allrounder (Ritu Moni) with two pacers,\u201d Nigar said, adding that England is a place where the conversation about pacers is common. She explained that the main reason comes down to continuity and availability: the two pacers have been with the team for roughly six months, so Bangladesh opted to carry players who are already match-ready for the World Cup.<\/p>\n
Nigar further described Marufa\u2019s form as consistent and said Trishna is \u201calmost proven.\u201d She noted that she had seen Trishna\u2019s impact in the previous series and referenced her contribution in the limited opportunities she received during one or two matches, which reinforced the captain\u2019s belief in the selection. \u201cSo more or less we are taking those two pacers who are ready to play,\u201d Nigar added. \u201cIt\u2019s high time we maintain these two cricketers and make sure that they are available for the World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fitness update: \u201cI am hundred percent fit\u201d<\/h2>\n
Nigar also spoke directly about fitness speculation that had previously influenced her approach to domestic cricket. She said she is fully fit and eager to play, clarifying that the issue relates to her right thumb rather than a broader concern.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know why this question is always coming up,\u201d she said. \u201cLet me tell you the truth, I don\u2019t have a ligament in my right thumb as it was torn.\u201d She added that she has been playing for many years with the condition and questioned whether anyone else had been aware of it.<\/p>\n
According to Nigar, every cricketer has to manage some level of niggle, and no one can claim to be completely free of injury. She emphasised that she has been selected for the World Cup and that small issues can be managed without affecting performance on the field.<\/p>\n
She also explained that she skipped the last edition of the National Cricket League (NCL) to focus on fitness while dealing with a long-standing injury. \u201cI am hundred percent fit and I have been selected in the World Cup team,\u201d Nigar said, before reiterating that the adjustments being made are minor and will not have an impact during matches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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