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Women's Asia Cup 2026: 17-year-old Farjana Easmin replaces injured Trishna in Bangladesh squad
A major change has occurred in the Bangladesh women's cricket team just ahead of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 (Dubai) and the 20th Asian Games (Nagoya, Japan). Star left-arm pacer Fariha Islam Trishna has been ruled out of the tournaments due to a thigh injury. She has been replaced in the main squad by 17-year-old uncapped bowling all-rounder Farjana Easmin.
Fariha Trishna sidelined for 4 to 6 weeks
An MRI scan of 23-year-old Fariha Trishna has confirmed a 'Grade II tear' in her right thigh. According to doctors, it will take her 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover. Losing a key fast bowler to injury right before major tournaments is a significant blow for Bangladesh.
Who is 17-year-old Farjana Easmin?
- Farzana is a right-arm medium-fast bowler who is also capable of useful batting in the lower order.
- She recently impressed selectors with her variations and slower balls during Bangladesh's intra-squad matches.
- Praising her talent, Bangladesh women's team batting coach Nasiruddin Faruque noted that Farzana had made a strong impression with her bowling variations and batting ability during her time with the emerging squad.
The Bangladesh women's team will depart for Dubai on Wednesday (August 26) afternoon for the tournament.
Bangladesh's full squad for the Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games: Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), Nahida Akter (Vice-Captain), Dilara Akter, Juairiya Firdaus, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sarmin Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Sultana Khatun, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Farzana Yasmin.
