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Bangladeshi Spinner Nahida Akter Rises to Vice-Captain Role, Inspired by Mentor Salma Khatun
7 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Nahida Akter credits former captain Salma Khatun for guiding her career
- Nahida now serves as Bangladesh women's team vice-captain
- Nahida learned composure and adaptability from Salma and Rumana Ahmed
As of October 7th, 2025, Bangladeshi left-arm spinner Nahida Akter has risen to become the vice-captain of the national women's cricket team. Nahida credits her former captain, Salma Khatun, for guiding her career in a way that is "beyond words."
Salma Khatun was recently appointed as Bangladesh's first-ever woman selector, a testament to her immense contribution to the growth of women's cricket in the country. Nahida, who broke into the national team under Salma's captaincy, says watching the legendary player up close deepened her love for the game.
