A number of the youngsters who featured in the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup will stay on in South Africa for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup that kicks off in February.
Let's take a look at which Bangladeshi young players have been selected for their senior squads and how each of them fared in the U19 tournament:
Shorna Akter (Bangladesh)
Shorna Akter delivered several impressive performances in the U19 World Cup to cement her spot in the Bangladesh senior squad.
The internationally uncapped player played a crucial role in two confidence-boosting wins for the Tigresses in the warm-up games. Her 20* from 21 and 78* from 38 against South Africa and India respectively, helped Bangladesh to tight wins.
Come the tournament proper, she continued to shine in bigger challenges. Shorna's 23* from 18 helped Bangladesh overhaul Australia's total of 130 in the big opening-day win, while her blistering 50* from 28 helped them to a winning total against Sri Lanka.
Being an all-rounder adds to her usefulness, and she can be turned to for four handy overs of leg spin if needed.
Disha Biswas (Bangladesh)
The Bangladesh U19 skipper has shone over the last few months. Disha Biswas featured in the home matches against Malaysia in September, where she picked up eight wickets, and she was subsequently picked for the tour of New Zealand. In South Africa with the U19s she picked up five wickets at an average of 23.2.
Besides her bowling and leadership skills, she is also a handy batter, and can add crucial runs lower down the order.
Marufa Akter (Bangladesh)Like Biswas and Dilara, Marufa Akter was also a part of the Bangladesh squad that toured New Zealand. She picked up 2/22 on her T20I debut, accounting for Sophie Devine and Plimmer.
The handy seamer impressed in South Africa for the U19s. She picked up 3/13 in the warm-up win against the hosts, and finished with eight wickets at an average of 12.12 in the tournament.Marufa has proven to be equally effective with the new ball and in the latter overs. She has also demonstrated the ability to break partnerships.
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