BCB ‘disappointed’ by Joty’s decision to quit T20I captaincy
Bangladesh women’s T20I captain Nigar Sultana Joty has decided to step down from the leadership role following criticism of her captaincy after the team’s disappointing Asia Cup campaign.
Bangladesh women’s T20I captain Nigar Sultana Joty has decided to step down from the leadership role following criticism of her captaincy after the team’s disappointing Asia Cup campaign.
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