Dhaka, May 24 -- Bangladesh women's captain Nigar Sultana Joty believes a successful campaign at the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup can serve as a catalyst for local players to break into lucrative global franchise tournaments.

The national team suffer from a severe lack of regular fixtures and international exposure throughout the calendar year. While women's franchise leagues are expanding rapidly worldwide, Bangladeshi cricketers are consistently overlooked.

Nigar views the world stage as the definitive platform to alter that narrative.

"Our team receive very little exposure," she stated during a press conference in Dhaka on Sunday. "The World Cup is a massive stage where the entire cricket community is watching. Delivering stro...