‘Dream of playing at the World Cup’

While the country’s cricket lovers devour every single update on the men’s national team, Bangladesh women’s team opener Sharmin Akhter finished her fitness training under the radar during a break from the Dhaka Women’s Premier Cricket League at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.

Since there is not much glitz and glamour in women’s cricket in Bangladesh, supporters and even sponsors alike are more eager to hear news of the men’s team ahead of the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in the United Kingdom.

However, a determined Sharmin remained focused on improving her skills and fitness ahead of the league’s next match for her side, Mohammedan Sporting Club.

A keen follower of the men’s team herself, Sharmin is hopeful for the Tigers to reach the knockout stage of the quadrennial mega event this time around.