<p>Litton Das has opened up about the frustration and disappointment he experienced during his brief stint with Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League, admitting he never truly felt part of the team environment and struggled with the absence of communication from the management. During an appearance on Bangladesh Cricket’s Char Chokka podcast, the wicketkeeper-batter reflected honestly on his time in the IPL, saying he often sensed that the franchise did not genuinely require his services.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Litton explained that the support system he expected from the team management and coaching staff was missing, which made it difficult for him to settle into the squad despite arriving with high hopes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I felt KKR didn’t really need me that much," Litton was quoted as saying. “The team also didn’t support me the way I expected."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The right-hander particularly highlighted the confusion surrounding his only appearance of the season. According to Litton, players are generally informed ahead of time when they are likely to feature in the next match so they can mentally and physically prepare.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-doubt-he-d-want-to-take-such-a-risk-ex-india-captain-on-dhoni-s-csk-vs-srh-availability-1779098959751"><strong>'Doubt he'd want to take such a risk': Ex-India captain on Dhoni’s CSK vs SRH availability</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, after remaining on the sidelines for two consecutive games without any discussion from the team management, he suddenly received a message late at night confirming his inclusion in the playing XI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Usually, a player is informed before a match that they will be playing the next day, or something along those lines. I had been sitting out for two matches, and there was no such discussion with me at all," Litton said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Suddenly, at 11 PM, I got a message saying, ‘You will play.’ I tried with whatever energy I had. In cricket, sometimes things go your way, and sometimes they don’t. That day just wasn’t mine."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 31-year-old lone IPL outing came against Delhi Capitals, where he opened the innings but scored just four runs off four balls. It proved to be a difficult match overall, as he also missed two stumping chances behind the wickets in a defeat for KKR.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ticket-prices-for-csk-last-home-game-surges-but-ms-dhoni-unlikely-to-play-csk-vs-srh-chepauk-1779101057845"><strong>Ticket sales for CSK’s last home game surges but MS Dhoni unlikely to play – Report</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Following that game, Litton was left out of the side for the remainder of the tournament and later returned to Bangladesh due to family-related reasons. KKR endured an inconsistent campaign and finished seventh, missing out on the playoffs.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The franchise later underwent significant changes, including the return of Gautam Gambhir in a mentorship role, which played a key part in transforming the side into IPL champions the following season. By then, Litton had already been released and subsequently went unsold in the auction.&nbsp;</p>

Litton Das reflects on IPL 2023 at KKR, says he lacked clarity and support before being dropped

Litton Das has opened up about the frustration and disappointment he experienced during his brief stint with Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League, admitting he never truly felt part of the team environment and struggled with the absence of communication from the management. During an appearance on Bangladesh Cricket’s Char Chokka podcast, the wicketkeeper-batter reflected honestly on his time in the IPL, saying he often sensed that the franchise did not genuinely require his services. Litton explained that the support system he expected from the team management and coaching staff was missing, which made it difficult for him to settle into the squad despite arriving with high hopes. “I felt KKR didn’t really need me that much," Litton was quoted as saying. “The team also didn’t support me the way I expected." The right-hander particularly highlighted the confusion surrounding his only appearance of the season. According to Litton, players are generally informed ahead of time when they are likely to feature in the next match so they can mentally and physically prepare. Also Read - 'Doubt he'd want to take such a risk': Ex-India captain on Dhoni’s CSK vs SRH availability However, after remaining on the sidelines for two consecutive games without any discussion from the team management, he suddenly received a message late at night confirming his inclusion in the playing XI. “Usually, a player is informed before a match that they will be playing the next day, or something along those lines. I had been sitting out for two matches, and there was no such discussion with me at all," Litton said. “Suddenly, at 11 PM, I got a message saying, ‘You will play.’ I tried with whatever energy I had. In cricket, sometimes things go your way, and sometimes they don’t. That day just wasn’t mine." The 31-year-old lone IPL outing came against Delhi Capitals, where he opened the innings but scored just four runs off four balls. It proved to be a difficult match overall, as he also missed two stumping chances behind the wickets in a defeat for KKR. Also Read - Ticket sales for CSK’s last home game surges but MS Dhoni unlikely to play – Report Following that game, Litton was left out of the side for the remainder of the tournament and later returned to Bangladesh due to family-related reasons. KKR endured an inconsistent campaign and finished seventh, missing out on the playoffs. The franchise later underwent significant changes, including the return of Gautam Gambhir in a mentorship role, which played a key part in transforming the side into IPL champions the following season. By then, Litton had already been released and subsequently went unsold in the auction.

<p>Litton Das reflects on IPL 2023 at KKR, says he lacked clarity and support before being dropped.</p>

'KKR did not support me the way I expected': Bangladesh's Litton Das on his IPL stint

<p>Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das spoke about the controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha during the second ODI against Pakistan on Mar 13. Litton said the dismissal was completely within the rules and that Bangladesh had every right to take the wicket. The moment happened in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings and that time, Agha and Mohammad Rizwan were building a good partnership after Mehidy Hasan Miraz chose to field first.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On the fourth ball of the over, Rizwan gently pushed the ball towards the bowler’s right side and Miraz tried to stop it with his boot during his follow-through and accidentally collided with Agha at the non-striker’s end. The ball stopped close to them and Agha stepped out of his crease. Thinking the play had ended, he bent down to pick up the ball and return it to Miraz.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/life-after-cricket-ashes-hero-england-mark-wood-hints-at-retirement-amid-knee-injury-recovery-1773478777893"><strong>‘Life after Cricket’: Ashes hero Mark Wood hints at retirement amid injury recovery</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, Miraz quickly picked up the ball and threw it underarm at the non-striker’s stumps while Agha was still outside his crease. Miraz appealed immediately and on-field umpire Tanvir Ahmed referred the decision to the TV umpire. After checking the replay, the third umpire ruled Agha run out because the ball was still in play and his bat was not inside the crease.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Agha, who had scored 64 runs from 62 balls, was clearly unhappy with the decision and exchanged words with Miraz. The situation became tense for a moment when Litton also got involved, but Rizwan stepped in to calm things down.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After the match, Litton defended Bangladesh’s decision and said that the team was playing a international match and not a friendly or charity game.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/smackdown-results-march-13-randy-orton-turns-heel-on-cody-rhodes-drew-mcintyre-quits-wwe-wrestlemania-42-1773471377850"><strong>SmackDown Results: Randy Orton turns heel on Rhodes; Drew McIntyre quits WWE</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“First of all, no one came here to play a charity league; this is an international match,” said Litton, as quoted by Daily Star Bangladesh.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During the broadcast, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja said the decision affected the spirit of the game and Agha had only tried to help the bowler and did not expect to be run out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Although it is out according to the rules, sportsmanship has been severely affected here. The batter had gone to help the bowler. He did not expect that he would be run out for it,” said Raja.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Litton disagreed with that view and said the dismissal followed the rules and that the players believed a legal wicket should count.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Since the dismissal is within the rules, I don’t see from any angle that sportsmanship was compromised. Everyone is entitled to their own personal opinion. But as players, we felt that an out is an out,” Litton added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Later, Agha shared his thoughts during the press conference and accepted that Miraz’s action was legal but said he personally would have acted differently.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I think sportsman spirit has to be there," Agha said at the press conference. "What he (Mehidy) has done is in the law. I think if he thinks it's right, it's right, but if you ask me my perspective, I would have done differently. I would have gone for sportsman spirit. We haven't done this type of thing previously, we would never do that in the future as well," said Agha.</p>

During the press conference, Salman Agha shared his thoughts and accepted that Miraz’s action was legal but said he personally would have acted differently.

Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das spoke about the controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha during the second ODI against Pakistan on Mar 13. Litton said the dismissal was completely within the rules and that Bangladesh had every right to take the wicket. The moment happened in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings and that time, Agha and Mohammad Rizwan were building a good partnership after Mehidy Hasan Miraz chose to field first. On the fourth ball of the over, Rizwan gently pushed the ball towards the bowler’s right side and Miraz tried to stop it with his boot during his follow-through and accidentally collided with Agha at the non-striker’s end. The ball stopped close to them and Agha stepped out of his crease. Thinking the play had ended, he bent down to pick up the ball and return it to Miraz. Also Read - ‘Life after Cricket’: Ashes hero Mark Wood hints at retirement amid injury recovery However, Miraz quickly picked up the ball and threw it underarm at the non-striker’s stumps while Agha was still outside his crease. Miraz appealed immediately and on-field umpire Tanvir Ahmed referred the decision to the TV umpire. After checking the replay, the third umpire ruled Agha run out because the ball was still in play and his bat was not inside the crease. Agha, who had scored 64 runs from 62 balls, was clearly unhappy with the decision and exchanged words with Miraz. The situation became tense for a moment when Litton also got involved, but Rizwan stepped in to calm things down. After the match, Litton defended Bangladesh’s decision and said that the team was playing a international match and not a friendly or charity game. Also Read - SmackDown Results: Randy Orton turns heel on Rhodes; Drew McIntyre quits WWE “First of all, no one came here to play a charity league; this is an international match,” said Litton, as quoted by Daily Star Bangladesh. During the broadcast, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja said the decision affected the spirit of the game and Agha had only tried to help the bowler and did not expect to be run out. “Although it is out according to the rules, sportsmanship has been severely affected here. The batter had gone to help the bowler. He did not expect that he would be run out for it,” said Raja. Litton disagreed with that view and said the dismissal followed the rules and that the players believed a legal wicket should count. “Since the dismissal is within the rules, I don’t see from any angle that sportsmanship was compromised. Everyone is entitled to their own personal opinion. But as players, we felt that an out is an out,” Litton added. Later, Agha shared his thoughts during the press conference and accepted that Miraz’s action was legal but said he personally would have acted differently. "I think sportsman spirit has to be there," Agha said at the press conference. "What he (Mehidy) has done is in the law. I think if he thinks it's right, it's right, but if you ask me my perspective, I would have done differently. I would have gone for sportsman spirit. We haven't done this type of thing previously, we would never do that in the future as well," said Agha.

<p>During the press conference, Salman Agha shared his thoughts and accepted that Miraz’s action was legal but said he personally would have acted differently.</p>

'No one came here to play a charity league': Litton Das reacts to Salman Agha’s controversial run-out

<p>Bangladesh captain Litton Das has acknowledged the uncertainty over the team's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. The ICC tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is scheduled to start from Feb 7 next month. The captain's comments come amid Bangladesh board's refusal to send the team to India citing 'players safety' concerns. The apex body is yet to release an official statement on the matter but reports suggest that a decision is expected by January 21. According to media reports, the ICC has asked Bangladesh to either come to India to get replaced by Scotland.</p><h2>Bangladesh captain Litton Das on T20 World Cup 2026</h2><p>"If we had known who our group opponents were [in the World Cup] or which country we were going to, that would have helped," Litton said after his Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) side Rangpur Riders' exit from the tournament on Tuesday (Jan 20). "You have seen that we have announced the squad, but until now, no player knows which country we are going to or whom we will play against. Like me, the whole of Bangladesh is now uncertain."</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-jellyfish-naomi-osaka-with-a-hat-a-veil-and-an-umbrella-sails-through-australian-open-2026-round-1-1768916354188">'Jellyfish' Osaka sails through Australian Open 2026 round 1</a></p><p>Bangladesh are scheduled to play their first three group matches in Kolkata on February 7 (vs West Indies), February 9 (vs Italy) and February 14 (vs England) before the final match in Mumbai on February 17 (vs Nepal).</p><h2>Why Bangladesh is refusing to travel to India?</h2><p>The whole matter started when Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur Rahman was released from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad of IPL 2026. He was bought by the team for INR 9.2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction and was the only player to be bought at the auction from the country. Immediatley after, Bangladesh stopped the broadcast of the league in the country for idefinite period and asked the ICC to move the venues of its matches. The apex body has held the discussions with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials but no positive outcome has been reached so far with Bangladesh firm on the demand of not wanting to play in India.</p>

Bangladesh are scheduled to play their first three group matches in Kolkata on February 7 (vs West Indies), February 9 (vs Italy) and February 14 (vs England) before the final match in Mumbai on February 17 (vs Nepal).

Bangladesh captain Litton Das has acknowledged the uncertainty over the team's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. The ICC tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is scheduled to start from Feb 7 next month. The captain's comments come amid Bangladesh board's refusal to send the team to India citing 'players safety' concerns. The apex body is yet to release an official statement on the matter but reports suggest that a decision is expected by January 21. According to media reports, the ICC has asked Bangladesh to either come to India to get replaced by Scotland. Bangladesh captain Litton Das on T20 World Cup 2026 "If we had known who our group opponents were [in the World Cup] or which country we were going to, that would have helped," Litton said after his Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) side Rangpur Riders' exit from the tournament on Tuesday (Jan 20). "You have seen that we have announced the squad, but until now, no player knows which country we are going to or whom we will play against. Like me, the whole of Bangladesh is now uncertain." Also Read - 'Jellyfish' Osaka sails through Australian Open 2026 round 1 Bangladesh are scheduled to play their first three group matches in Kolkata on February 7 (vs West Indies), February 9 (vs Italy) and February 14 (vs England) before the final match in Mumbai on February 17 (vs Nepal). Why Bangladesh is refusing to travel to India? The whole matter started when Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur Rahman was released from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad of IPL 2026. He was bought by the team for INR 9.2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction and was the only player to be bought at the auction from the country. Immediatley after, Bangladesh stopped the broadcast of the league in the country for idefinite period and asked the ICC to move the venues of its matches. The apex body has held the discussions with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials but no positive outcome has been reached so far with Bangladesh firm on the demand of not wanting to play in India.

<p>Bangladesh are scheduled to play their first three group matches in Kolkata on February 7 (vs West Indies), February 9 (vs Italy) and February 14 (vs England) before the final match in Mumbai on February 17 (vs Nepal).</p>

'Whole of Bangladesh is uncertain': Skipper Litton Das on travelling to India for T20 World Cup 2026

<p>Wicketkeeper batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=litton+das" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Litton Das</a> has been appointed as the new T20I captain of Bangladesh ahead of their upcoming seven-match tour of the UAE and Pakistan in May and June 2025. Off-spinner Mahedi Hasan will serve as his deputy during the tour.</p>
<p>This announcement comes after Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down from the T20I captaincy earlier this year in January.</p>
<p>Litton will lead the team first time in a regular role as he has previously led the team in one Test, seven ODIs and four T20Is. Notably, he captained the side during their 3-0 series win over West Indies last December when Shanto was out with a hamstring injury.</p>
<p>In an Instagram post by ICC, Najmul Abedin, Head coach for Bangladesh, said,&nbsp;"Litton Das will lead the side until the T20 World Cup next year. For Litton, experience has been an important factor. We don't have many experienced players in the current setup".</p>
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<p>Recently, Litton was sidelined from the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=pakistan+super+league" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Pakistan Super League (PSL)</a> 2025 due to a finger injury he picked up during training. He has since recovered and is fit to lead the team.</p>
<p>In addition to the captaincy change, Bangladesh have recalled five players to their 16-member T20I squad, including Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam. Hridoy returns after missing the West Indies tour due to injury, while Mustafizur had taken time off for personal reasons.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, some familiar names have been left out of the squad, including Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ripon Mondol, and Taskin Ahmed.</p>
<p>Taskin is currently recovering from an ankle injury, and Mehidy&rsquo;s exclusion came as a surprise, as he had been part of the team&rsquo;s leadership group in recent months.</p>
<p>Bangladesh will begin their tour with two T20IS against the UAE in Sharjah on May 17 and 19. They will then head to Pakistan for a five-match T20I series, starting May 25 and ending June 3.</p>
<h2><strong>Bangladesh T20I Squad:</strong></h2>
<p>Litton Das (C), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan (VC), Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, and Shoriful Islam.</p>
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This announcement comes after Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down from the T20I captaincy earlier this year in January. Litton will lead the team first time in a regular role Sports Cricket

Wicketkeeper batter Litton Das has been appointed as the new T20I captain of Bangladesh ahead of their upcoming seven-match tour of the UAE and Pakistan in May and June 2025. Off-spinner Mahedi Hasan will serve as his deputy during the tour. This announcement comes after Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down from the T20I captaincy earlier this year in January. Litton will lead the team first time in a regular role as he has previously led the team in one Test, seven ODIs and four T20Is. Notably, he captained the side during their 3-0 series win over West Indies last December when Shanto was out with a hamstring injury. In an Instagram post by ICC, Najmul Abedin, Head coach for Bangladesh, said, "Litton Das will lead the side until the T20 World Cup next year. For Litton, experience has been an important factor. We don't have many experienced players in the current setup". View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) Also Read | Indo-Pak War: PCB forced to postpone PSL 2025 after failing to crack deal with UAE Cricket – Report Recently, Litton was sidelined from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 due to a finger injury he picked up during training. He has since recovered and is fit to lead the team. In addition to the captaincy change, Bangladesh have recalled five players to their 16-member T20I squad, including Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam. Hridoy returns after missing the West Indies tour due to injury, while Mustafizur had taken time off for personal reasons. Meanwhile, some familiar names have been left out of the squad, including Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ripon Mondol, and Taskin Ahmed. Taskin is currently recovering from an ankle injury, and Mehidy’s exclusion came as a surprise, as he had been part of the team’s leadership group in recent months. Bangladesh will begin their tour with two T20IS against the UAE in Sharjah on May 17 and 19. They will then head to Pakistan for a five-match T20I series, starting May 25 and ending June 3. Bangladesh T20I Squad: Litton Das (C), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan (VC), Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, and Shoriful Islam.

Bangladesh unveil Litton Das as new T20I captain for UAE and Pakistan series

<p>After two days of no play, due to rain and wet outfield, proceedings resumed in the opening session of Day 4 of the second and final Test between India and Bangladesh on Monday (Sep 30). As Bangladesh resumed from 107-3, being put into bat, Indian captain Rohit Sharma made heads turn as he took a one-handed stunner to remove Litton Das off Mohammed Siraj's bowling.</p>

<p>In the fourth delivery of the 50th over, bowled by Siraj, Litton danced down the track and timed the ball towards mid-off, where Rohit was stationed. Hitman timed his jump to perfection and kept an eye on the ball as he grabbed the catch with one hand. Here is the immaculate effort from the Indian captain to get rid of Litton:</p>

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<p>As per the on-air commentator Dinesh Karthik, India had set a bouncer trap to dismiss Litton. However, Siraj bluffed by bowling a length delivery around off as the Bangladeshi batter stepped out and gave it a good hit. Nonetheless, he didn't find the desired elevation as Rohit jumped and plucked a screamer at mid-off.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At lunch on Day 4, Bangladesh are 205 for 6 with former captain Mominul Haque unbeaten on 102.&nbsp;India will depend on R Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah to dismiss Bangladesh's lower order in a flash. Before the break, the visitors lost Shakib Al Hasan, with Siraj taking a good catch off Ashwin, and the onus now firmly lies on centurion Haque to take the visitors' score post 250.</p>

<p>Notably, 98 overs will be bowled on the penultimate day, on Monday, after rain disrupted the series decider significantly. India lead the two-match series 1-0 following a 280-run win in Chennai.</p>


After two days of no play, due to rain and wet outfield, proceedings resumed in the opening session of Day 4 of the second and final Test between India and Bangladesh on Monday (Sep 30).

After two days of no play, due to rain and wet outfield, proceedings resumed in the opening session of Day 4 of the second and final Test between India and Bangladesh on Monday (Sep 30). As Bangladesh resumed from 107-3, being put into bat, Indian captain Rohit Sharma made heads turn as he took a one-handed stunner to remove Litton Das off Mohammed Siraj's bowling. In the fourth delivery of the 50th over, bowled by Siraj, Litton danced down the track and timed the ball towards mid-off, where Rohit was stationed. Hitman timed his jump to perfection and kept an eye on the ball as he grabbed the catch with one hand. Here is the immaculate effort from the Indian captain to get rid of Litton: WHAT. A. CATCH 👏👏 Captain @ImRo45 with a screamer of a catch as Litton Das is dismissed for 13.@mdsirajofficial picks up his first. Live - https://t.co/JBVX2gyyPf… #INDvBAN@IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/60saRWTDtG — BCCI (@BCCI) September 30, 2024 × Also read: Adair brothers shine as Ireland earn maiden win vs South Africa in 2nd T20I, end series at 1-1 As per the on-air commentator Dinesh Karthik, India had set a bouncer trap to dismiss Litton. However, Siraj bluffed by bowling a length delivery around off as the Bangladeshi batter stepped out and gave it a good hit. Nonetheless, he didn't find the desired elevation as Rohit jumped and plucked a screamer at mid-off. At lunch on Day 4, Bangladesh are 205 for 6 with former captain Mominul Haque unbeaten on 102. India will depend on R Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah to dismiss Bangladesh's lower order in a flash. Before the break, the visitors lost Shakib Al Hasan, with Siraj taking a good catch off Ashwin, and the onus now firmly lies on centurion Haque to take the visitors' score post 250. Notably, 98 overs will be bowled on the penultimate day, on Monday, after rain disrupted the series decider significantly. India lead the two-match series 1-0 following a 280-run win in Chennai.

WATCH: Rohit Sharma takes one-handed STUNNER to remove Litton Das on Day 4 of Kanpur Test

<p>Bangladesh middle-order batter Litton Das believes that their recent Test series win against Pakistan is in the past now. Litton made the statement ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against India which starts September 19.</p>

<p>"We played good cricket against Pakistan but it is already in the past," Litton said to media as reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is important for us to look forward. We will need your (media's) help. It would be helpful if you don't talk about the Pakistan series. As a player, it is already in the past for me," he added.</p>

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<p>The batter, however, acknowledged that the win inspires players but they need to become more consistent in Test cricket</p>

<p>"It is inspiring that people will know you if you do well," he said. "There's nothing better than that. I don't think it is pressure. We are improving in Tests, so we have to become more consistent in the format. That's the main challenge."</p>

<p>As for the upcoming Test series against India, Litton mentioned that playing against SG ball (used in India Tests) is going to be a little harder as opposed to playing against a Kookaburra ball (used in Pakistan and most countries).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The ball will be a different one in India," Litton said. "It is a little harder to play against the SG ball. The Kookaburra ball is easier to play when it gets old. It is the opposite with the SG ball. It is harder to get away against the old ball when it's the SG," he added.</p>

<p>India have three Test series planned from September 19 - two at home and one away. They first play Bangladesh for two-Test series from September 19 before hosting New Zealand for a three-Test series and then travel to Australia.</p>


Bangladesh middle-order batter Litton Das believes that their recent Test series win against Pakistan is in the past now. Litton made the statement ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against India which starts September 19.

Bangladesh middle-order batter Litton Das believes that their recent Test series win against Pakistan is in the past now. Litton made the statement ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against India which starts September 19. "We played good cricket against Pakistan but it is already in the past," Litton said to media as reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo. "It is important for us to look forward. We will need your (media's) help. It would be helpful if you don't talk about the Pakistan series. As a player, it is already in the past for me," he added. Also Read: 'I need to beat him...,' Aussie Steve Smith on India's Virat Kohli ahead of upcoming Border-Gavaskar series The batter, however, acknowledged that the win inspires players but they need to become more consistent in Test cricket "It is inspiring that people will know you if you do well," he said. "There's nothing better than that. I don't think it is pressure. We are improving in Tests, so we have to become more consistent in the format. That's the main challenge." As for the upcoming Test series against India, Litton mentioned that playing against SG ball (used in India Tests) is going to be a little harder as opposed to playing against a Kookaburra ball (used in Pakistan and most countries). "The ball will be a different one in India," Litton said. "It is a little harder to play against the SG ball. The Kookaburra ball is easier to play when it gets old. It is the opposite with the SG ball. It is harder to get away against the old ball when it's the SG," he added. India have three Test series planned from September 19 - two at home and one away. They first play Bangladesh for two-Test series from September 19 before hosting New Zealand for a three-Test series and then travel to Australia.

'Don't talk about the Pakistan series,' says Bangladesh batter Litton Das ahead of India Tests

<p>Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto has been named the new Test captain for the two-match home New Zealand series, starting later this month. In the absence of Litton Das, who has been granted paternity leave for a month, Shanto would lead the team following an overhaul in backend staff after the World Cup 2023 debacle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Das, one of the top names discussed as a captain across formats, overtook the reins from veteran Shakib al Hasan in Tests, leading Bangladesh in the one-off match against Afghanistan in June earlier this year.</p>

<p>"Litton has been granted leave for one month; he is not available for the two Tests. He wants to spend time with his newborn baby," Jalal Yunus, chairman of the BCB's cricket operations committee, said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We had requested him to play at least the second Test match but he insisted on [being away for] the whole series. That's why we granted him leave. As a result, Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain the side in these two Tests."</p>

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<p>Having played 23 Tests, averaging below 30 and hitting four hundreds thus far, Shanto hasn’t led Bangladesh in the red-ball format earlier. However, he led the team in three ODIs, including two times in the ongoing World Cup 2023 against India and Australia.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Shakib Al Hasan’s future as a player and captain in white-ball cricket remains unclear. Although he continues to recover from the finger injury he sustained during the World Cup, Shakib’s comments on his retirement plans, which he laid out earlier, will also be addressed.</p>

<p>Yunus added the board members will also meet veteran batter Tamim Iqbal, who has been out of action since September, having missed the Asia Cup and the marquee event in India, to discuss his future.</p>

<h2>Fresh faces arrive in the backroom staff</h2>

<p>Following Allan Donald’s resignation just after Bangladesh’s World Cup campaign, the board has appointed Corey Collymore and David Hemp temporarily as the national team's fast-bowling and batting coaches, respectively.</p>

<p>Chandika Hathurusinghe will continue in his role as the head coach while spin-bowling coach Rangana Herath and fielding coach Shane McDermott will retain their positions until the end of their contracts.</p>


Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto has been named the new Test captain for the two-match home New Zealand series, starting later this month. In the absence of Litton Das, who has been granted paternity leave for a month, Shanto would lead the team following an overhaul in backend staff after the World Cup 2023 debacle.

Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto has been named the new Test captain for the two-match home New Zealand series, starting later this month. In the absence of Litton Das, who has been granted paternity leave for a month, Shanto would lead the team following an overhaul in backend staff after the World Cup 2023 debacle. Das, one of the top names discussed as a captain across formats, overtook the reins from veteran Shakib al Hasan in Tests, leading Bangladesh in the one-off match against Afghanistan in June earlier this year. "Litton has been granted leave for one month; he is not available for the two Tests. He wants to spend time with his newborn baby," Jalal Yunus, chairman of the BCB's cricket operations committee, said. "We had requested him to play at least the second Test match but he insisted on [being away for] the whole series. That's why we granted him leave. As a result, Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain the side in these two Tests." ALSO READ: Ricky Ponting recalls 03' final's thrashing ahead of India-Australia World Cup showdown in Ahmedabad Having played 23 Tests, averaging below 30 and hitting four hundreds thus far, Shanto hasn’t led Bangladesh in the red-ball format earlier. However, he led the team in three ODIs, including two times in the ongoing World Cup 2023 against India and Australia. Meanwhile, Shakib Al Hasan’s future as a player and captain in white-ball cricket remains unclear. Although he continues to recover from the finger injury he sustained during the World Cup, Shakib’s comments on his retirement plans, which he laid out earlier, will also be addressed. Yunus added the board members will also meet veteran batter Tamim Iqbal, who has been out of action since September, having missed the Asia Cup and the marquee event in India, to discuss his future. Fresh faces arrive in the backroom staff Following Allan Donald’s resignation just after Bangladesh’s World Cup campaign, the board has appointed Corey Collymore and David Hemp temporarily as the national team's fast-bowling and batting coaches, respectively. Chandika Hathurusinghe will continue in his role as the head coach while spin-bowling coach Rangana Herath and fielding coach Shane McDermott will retain their positions until the end of their contracts.

BAN v NZ 2023: Bangladesh name new Test captain for New Zealand series; fresh faces in coaching staff

<p>Bangladesh star opener Litton Das has issued an apology after he got involved in a controversy with journalists during the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 edition in India. The opening batter was not happy with the presence of the media persons in the Bangladesh team hotel lobby and reported it to the security guard. The Bangladeshi journos were taking pictures of the national players from a distance, which was not well received by Litton.</p>

<p>This led to a controversy and now Litton has issued a lengthy statement on his Facebook page. He wrote, on Monday (Oct 16),&nbsp;"I apologise whole-heartedly for the incident that took place in the team hotel yesterday. Actually, I did not realise that a lot of journalists were present there. I am extremely sorry for the sudden mishap. I am always respectful towards the media. Journalists have played a big role in the development of Bangladesh cricket."</p>

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<p>Post Litton's outburst,&nbsp;a senior reporter, named Aasif Iqbal lashed out at the 29-year-old batter and deemed his behaviour 'rude and unacceptable'.</p>

<p>“It was rude behaviour from Litton. We were insulted in some way and it was not possible for us to accept it. Journalists will be there where Bangladesh cricket goes. The ICC had allowed us to talk to the players. Taskin (Ahmed) and Mahmudullah talked to us, but the way Litton behaved was unacceptable. He then asked the security what the mediapersons were doing. Just because he is not scoring runs doesn’t mean that he will misbehave with us,” the journalist told Daily Cricket.</p>

<p>Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangladesh have won a solitary game out of three and occupy the seventh spot in the points table. The Asian side will lock horns with India on Oct 19 (Thursday) in Pune.</p>

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Bangladesh star opener Litton Das has issued an apology after he got involved in a controversy with journalists during the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 edition in India.

Bangladesh star opener Litton Das has issued an apology after he got involved in a controversy with journalists during the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 edition in India. The opening batter was not happy with the presence of the media persons in the Bangladesh team hotel lobby and reported it to the security guard. The Bangladeshi journos were taking pictures of the national players from a distance, which was not well received by Litton. This led to a controversy and now Litton has issued a lengthy statement on his Facebook page. He wrote, on Monday (Oct 16), "I apologise whole-heartedly for the incident that took place in the team hotel yesterday. Actually, I did not realise that a lot of journalists were present there. I am extremely sorry for the sudden mishap. I am always respectful towards the media. Journalists have played a big role in the development of Bangladesh cricket." Also read: ODI World Cup: England register UNWANTED record after shocking loss vs Afghanistan Post Litton's outburst, a senior reporter, named Aasif Iqbal lashed out at the 29-year-old batter and deemed his behaviour 'rude and unacceptable'. “It was rude behaviour from Litton. We were insulted in some way and it was not possible for us to accept it. Journalists will be there where Bangladesh cricket goes. The ICC had allowed us to talk to the players. Taskin (Ahmed) and Mahmudullah talked to us, but the way Litton behaved was unacceptable. He then asked the security what the mediapersons were doing. Just because he is not scoring runs doesn’t mean that he will misbehave with us,” the journalist told Daily Cricket. Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangladesh have won a solitary game out of three and occupy the seventh spot in the points table. The Asian side will lock horns with India on Oct 19 (Thursday) in Pune. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CWC '23: I apologise whole-heartedly, says Litton Das after outburst on Bangladesh journalists

<p>Ish Sodhi was all over Bangladesh on Saturday in Dhaka, as his maiden six-wicket haul inspired them to an 85-run win in the second ODI. However, Litton Das’ gesture won everyone’s heart as he recalled the New Zealand spinner after he got 'Mankaded'.</p>

<p>Following the abandoned first ODI due to rain, all eyes were on the second game in Dhaka, where New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first. A second-string Kiwi side got reduced to 36 for three inside the first eight overs. Henry Nicholls and Tom Blundell stitched a 95-run stand for the fourth wicket, with keeper-batter completing his fifty (68 off 66 balls).&nbsp;</p>

<p>A cluster of wickets in the middle overs broke their momentum, but Sodhi’s Mankad-manner-dismissal in the 46th over hogged all the limelight. After Hasan Mahmud ran Sodhi out, Bangladesh Captain Litton Das recalled him, much to the mixed reaction from the crowd.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Though that gesture won everyone’s heart, Sodhi made the most of the chance, adding 18 runs to his total, hitting 35 off 38 balls. Alongside Kyle Jamieson’s 20 and 13 from skipper Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand scored 254.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bangladesh lost Das in the sixth over, but returning Tamim Iqbal and Tanzid Hasan steadied the ship with a 41-run partnership. That partnership, however, was Bangladesh’s last hope, as they lost wickets like a pack of cards to leg-spinner Sodhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another veteran making a comeback in this game, Mahmudullah, scored a fighting 49 off 76 but couldn’t put his team in the race for the win. He hit four fours and one six during his stay at the crease.</p>

<p>Some handy contributions from all-rounders Mahedi Hasan and Nasum Ahmed helped the cause a bit but all went in vain.</p>

<p>While Sodhi turned out to be the biggest threat for the hosts, picking six for 39 in ten overs, lanky Jamieson returned with two wickets. Ferguson picked one wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the third and final ODI will be played at the same venue on Tuesday, September 26, after which both teams will fly to India for the World Cup beginning October 5.&nbsp;</p>

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Ish Sodhi was all over Bangladesh on Saturday in Dhaka, as his maiden six-wicket haul inspired them to an 85-run win in the second ODI. However, Litton Das’ gesture won everyone’s heart as he recalled the New Zealand spinner after he got 'Mankaded'.

Ish Sodhi was all over Bangladesh on Saturday in Dhaka, as his maiden six-wicket haul inspired them to an 85-run win in the second ODI. However, Litton Das’ gesture won everyone’s heart as he recalled the New Zealand spinner after he got 'Mankaded'. Following the abandoned first ODI due to rain, all eyes were on the second game in Dhaka, where New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first. A second-string Kiwi side got reduced to 36 for three inside the first eight overs. Henry Nicholls and Tom Blundell stitched a 95-run stand for the fourth wicket, with keeper-batter completing his fifty (68 off 66 balls). A cluster of wickets in the middle overs broke their momentum, but Sodhi’s Mankad-manner-dismissal in the 46th over hogged all the limelight. After Hasan Mahmud ran Sodhi out, Bangladesh Captain Litton Das recalled him, much to the mixed reaction from the crowd. ALSO READ: Cristiano Ronaldo could make his WWE debut ‘in some capacity’ at Crown Jewel show – Reports Though that gesture won everyone’s heart, Sodhi made the most of the chance, adding 18 runs to his total, hitting 35 off 38 balls. Alongside Kyle Jamieson’s 20 and 13 from skipper Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand scored 254. Bangladesh lost Das in the sixth over, but returning Tamim Iqbal and Tanzid Hasan steadied the ship with a 41-run partnership. That partnership, however, was Bangladesh’s last hope, as they lost wickets like a pack of cards to leg-spinner Sodhi. Another veteran making a comeback in this game, Mahmudullah, scored a fighting 49 off 76 but couldn’t put his team in the race for the win. He hit four fours and one six during his stay at the crease. Some handy contributions from all-rounders Mahedi Hasan and Nasum Ahmed helped the cause a bit but all went in vain. While Sodhi turned out to be the biggest threat for the hosts, picking six for 39 in ten overs, lanky Jamieson returned with two wickets. Ferguson picked one wicket. Meanwhile, the third and final ODI will be played at the same venue on Tuesday, September 26, after which both teams will fly to India for the World Cup beginning October 5. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

2nd ODI: Ish Sodhi picks maiden six-for but Litton Das’ gesture won hearts in Dhaka as NZ beat BAN by 86 runs

<p>Bangladesh have been dealt a major blow in the build-up to the Asia Cup 2023 as star batter and key member of the squad Litton Das has been ruled out of the tournament with fever. The news was confirmed on Wednesday, August 30 morning as the Chairman of the National Selection Panel, Minhajul Abedin informed of the situation. Wicketkeeper-batter Anamul Haque Bijoy has been roped in as a replacement for Das and will travel with the squad.</p>

<h2><strong>Bangladesh to miss Das</strong></h2>

<p>"He [Anamul] has been in the runs in domestic cricket and we have continued to monitor him in the Bangladesh Tigers program. He was always in our consideration," Minhajul Abedin, Chairman of the national selection panel, said.</p>

<p>"Due to Litton's unavailability, we needed a top-order batter who could keep wicket and Anamul got the nod."</p>

<p>The blow will be huge for Bangladesh considering Das was their highest scorer in ODIs since 2022 with 878 runs in 25 innings at an average of 41.80. The string of good form includes seven fifties and a century with a best of 136 against Afghanistan in February last year.</p>

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<p>Das’ replacement Bijoy last represented Bangladesh in December 2022 and is a utility option at the openers slot and No.3 for the national team. Bijoy has represented the national side in 44 ODIs, in which he has scored 1254 runs at an average of 30.58, which includes five fifties and three centuries. His wicketkeeping ability also sees him as a good back-up option to Mushfiqur Rahim.</p>

<p>The Tigers arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday, August 27 as they will start their campaign against the co-hosts on Thursday. They will take on Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. Bangladesh are placed in Group B along with Afghanistan with whom they meet on Sunday, September 3 in Lahore.</p>

<p>Unlike last year’s Asia Cup, Bangladesh will look to make the Super Four stage and will try to go all the way in the tournament. They have been runners-up thrice in the competition, most recently in 2018 when they lost to India in the final.</p>

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Bangladesh have been dealt a major blow in the build-up to the Asia Cup 2023 as star batter and key member of the squad Litton Das has been ruled out of the tournament with fever.

Bangladesh have been dealt a major blow in the build-up to the Asia Cup 2023 as star batter and key member of the squad Litton Das has been ruled out of the tournament with fever. The news was confirmed on Wednesday, August 30 morning as the Chairman of the National Selection Panel, Minhajul Abedin informed of the situation. Wicketkeeper-batter Anamul Haque Bijoy has been roped in as a replacement for Das and will travel with the squad. Bangladesh to miss Das "He [Anamul] has been in the runs in domestic cricket and we have continued to monitor him in the Bangladesh Tigers program. He was always in our consideration," Minhajul Abedin, Chairman of the national selection panel, said. "Due to Litton's unavailability, we needed a top-order batter who could keep wicket and Anamul got the nod." The blow will be huge for Bangladesh considering Das was their highest scorer in ODIs since 2022 with 878 runs in 25 innings at an average of 41.80. The string of good form includes seven fifties and a century with a best of 136 against Afghanistan in February last year. ALSO READ | Asia Cup Preview: World No.1 Pakistan eye momentum before World Cup but can India, SL put spanner in the work? Who is Anamul Haque Bijoy? Das’ replacement Bijoy last represented Bangladesh in December 2022 and is a utility option at the openers slot and No.3 for the national team. Bijoy has represented the national side in 44 ODIs, in which he has scored 1254 runs at an average of 30.58, which includes five fifties and three centuries. His wicketkeeping ability also sees him as a good back-up option to Mushfiqur Rahim. The Tigers arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday, August 27 as they will start their campaign against the co-hosts on Thursday. They will take on Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. Bangladesh are placed in Group B along with Afghanistan with whom they meet on Sunday, September 3 in Lahore. Unlike last year’s Asia Cup, Bangladesh will look to make the Super Four stage and will try to go all the way in the tournament. They have been runners-up thrice in the competition, most recently in 2018 when they lost to India in the final. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Asia Cup 2023: Blow for Bangladesh as THIS star batter gets ruled out due to fever, Anamul Bijoy roped in

<p>Hard-hitting Windies batter Johnson Charles has replaced Bangladesh's Litton Das in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the remainder of IPL 2023. Days after Das joined KKR squad following the one-off Test against Ireland, the board recalled him for the three-match ODI series starting May 9th.</p>

<p>Charles - a two-time T20 World Cup winner (2012 and 2016), is an experienced customer in this format – having opened in 179 of his 210 T20 innings. Having played in several franchise-based T20 leagues like the&nbsp;Caribbean, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and even Bangladesh in the past, the 34-year-old batter got picked for the first time in the IPL.</p>

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<p>Brought for INR 50 lacs (approx. USD 60,000), Charles recently made headlines for scoring the fastest T20I hundred for the Windies in 39 balls against South Africa. After missing international cricket for around six years, Charles returned to the side in October 2022 and played seven T20Is since.</p>

<p>Charles’ inclusion will boost KKR’s middle order, which has struggled so far in IPL 2023. With Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz and England’s Jason Roy in top form at the top of the order, his addition will inject confidence in the team, which is currently eighth on the points table and will face SunRisers Hyderabad in an away clash on Thursday.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s Litton, whom KKR purchased for INR 50 lacs (approx. USD 60,000) in the December auction last year, had left the KKR camp for a family emergency earlier, and will join the Bangladesh team for Ireland One-Dayers, which ends on May 14th.</p>

<p>The right-handed batter played just one game in his debut season and will miss KKR's remaining four matches as they continue to fight for a place in the playoffs.</p>

<p>Despite a few performances that made headlines this season, KKR as a unit failed to click, with injuries to several players cutting down their momentum, plus regular change in the top order that never allowed their batting line-up to settle.&nbsp;</p>


Hard-hitting Windies batter Johnson Charles has replaced Bangladesh's Litton Das in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the remainder of IPL 2023. Days after Das joined KKR squad following the one-off Test against Ireland, the board recalled him for the three-match ODI series starting May 9th.

Hard-hitting Windies batter Johnson Charles has replaced Bangladesh's Litton Das in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the remainder of IPL 2023. Days after Das joined KKR squad following the one-off Test against Ireland, the board recalled him for the three-match ODI series starting May 9th. Charles - a two-time T20 World Cup winner (2012 and 2016), is an experienced customer in this format – having opened in 179 of his 210 T20 innings. Having played in several franchise-based T20 leagues like the Caribbean, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and even Bangladesh in the past, the 34-year-old batter got picked for the first time in the IPL. ALSO READ: PAK vs NZ 2023: Imam-ul-Haq's 90 helps Pakistan register first ODI series win over New Zealand in 12 years Brought for INR 50 lacs (approx. USD 60,000), Charles recently made headlines for scoring the fastest T20I hundred for the Windies in 39 balls against South Africa. After missing international cricket for around six years, Charles returned to the side in October 2022 and played seven T20Is since. Charles’ inclusion will boost KKR’s middle order, which has struggled so far in IPL 2023. With Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz and England’s Jason Roy in top form at the top of the order, his addition will inject confidence in the team, which is currently eighth on the points table and will face SunRisers Hyderabad in an away clash on Thursday. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s Litton, whom KKR purchased for INR 50 lacs (approx. USD 60,000) in the December auction last year, had left the KKR camp for a family emergency earlier, and will join the Bangladesh team for Ireland One-Dayers, which ends on May 14th. The right-handed batter played just one game in his debut season and will miss KKR's remaining four matches as they continue to fight for a place in the playoffs. Despite a few performances that made headlines this season, KKR as a unit failed to click, with injuries to several players cutting down their momentum, plus regular change in the top order that never allowed their batting line-up to settle.

IPL 2023: Windies Johnson Charles replaces Litton Das in KKR squad for remainder of season

<p>Bangladesh&nbsp;star batter Litton Das joined the Kolkata Knight Riders squad on Sunday night. The right-handed batter, who got picked for the first time in IPL, said he will miss his compatriot and KKR legend, Shakib Al Hasan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shakib was earlier supposed to join the KKR squad after the end of the first home Test against Ireland, but owing to the national commitments going ahead, he pulled his name out for this season. In his absence, KKR roped in England opener Jason Roy.</p>

<p>Speaking to the media ahead of flying to India for IPL 2023, Das told reporters at Dhaka Airport that he would have loved to have Shakib around during his maiden stint in this tournament and that he will miss him.</p>

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<p>"Of course, it would be very nice. We could have been together, we would have shared everything, and it would have been nice. But for some reason, he may have removed himself from the IPL. I am going to miss him.” Das told reporters on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Elaborating on the prospects of his debut in IPL 2023, Litton admits he is not likely to play all the matches but added that he aims to gain experience by being around in this setup. He also feels that by playing in this league, Bangladesh players will benefit as they will get the exposure that they require to grow.</p>

<p>"I don't know if I'm going to play there or not. There is no guarantee that you will play well or not. It is a learning process. 20-25 days or whatever days I stay I will try to get an idea about all the fields which will be useful for us in the future," Das told reporters.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, with Das, Roy, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, KKR have its hands full, with the overseas players who can bat at the top.&nbsp;</p>

<p>KKR will next host SunRisers Hyderabad on Friday, April 14th.</p>


Bangladesh star batter Litton Das joined the Kolkata Knight Riders squad on Sunday night. The right-handed batter, who got picked for the first time in IPL, said he will miss his compatriot and KKR legend, Shakib Al Hasan.

Bangladesh star batter Litton Das joined the Kolkata Knight Riders squad on Sunday night. The right-handed batter, who got picked for the first time in IPL, said he will miss his compatriot and KKR legend, Shakib Al Hasan. pic.twitter.com/CRLM9wGYAg — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 10, 2023 × Shakib was earlier supposed to join the KKR squad after the end of the first home Test against Ireland, but owing to the national commitments going ahead, he pulled his name out for this season. In his absence, KKR roped in England opener Jason Roy. Speaking to the media ahead of flying to India for IPL 2023, Das told reporters at Dhaka Airport that he would have loved to have Shakib around during his maiden stint in this tournament and that he will miss him. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Keen on improving, Faf du Plessis feels RCB is ready to take down 'balanced' LSG at home "Of course, it would be very nice. We could have been together, we would have shared everything, and it would have been nice. But for some reason, he may have removed himself from the IPL. I am going to miss him.” Das told reporters on Sunday. Elaborating on the prospects of his debut in IPL 2023, Litton admits he is not likely to play all the matches but added that he aims to gain experience by being around in this setup. He also feels that by playing in this league, Bangladesh players will benefit as they will get the exposure that they require to grow. "I don't know if I'm going to play there or not. There is no guarantee that you will play well or not. It is a learning process. 20-25 days or whatever days I stay I will try to get an idea about all the fields which will be useful for us in the future," Das told reporters. Meanwhile, with Das, Roy, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, KKR have its hands full, with the overseas players who can bat at the top. KKR will next host SunRisers Hyderabad on Friday, April 14th.

IPL 2023: Litton Das joins KKR squad, says he will compatriot Shakib Al Hasan

<p>Star Bangladesh batter Litton Das is looking forward to sharing the dressing room with some of the biggest names in cricket after getting picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 50 lacs at the IPL mini-auction in Kochi on December 23rd. Bagging his first IPL contract, Das feels picking up different players’ brains will only help him get better at his game – something that will boost his mental strength as well.</p>

<p>Talking to Sportstar about the cash-rich league, Bangladesh’s all-format batter said IPL is a massive platform and that a lot of high-intensity games are played there.</p>

<p>"IPL is a huge platform and you get to play in high-intensity games. Sharing the dressing room with some of the big names in world cricket will help me immensely because the more you get to know them, the better it is for you to pick their brains and learn a thing or two. Once you interact with them, it will help me better my game and boost my mental strength," Litton Das said.</p>

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<p>Captaining for the first time in ODIs against India in the recently-concluded series, Litton helped his team win the One-Dayers 2-1. Though his leadership throughout the series was impressive, Das failed to convert his good starts into big scores on most occasions. In three matches played, he could score just 77 runs.</p>

<p>While during the Test series which India won 2-0, Das was among the runs for Bangladesh, putting up performances&nbsp;when the chips were mostly down. After Zakir Hasan, he was Bangladesh's second-highest run-scorer with 141 runs across four runs.</p>

<p>As the Bangla Tigers are now gearing up for 2023 with the Bangladesh Premier League, England and Ireland series slated to take place, Das feels for them to prosper Bangladesh need to begin well.</p>

<p>"Our dream is to grow as a team and fix the weak links, but I think that 2022 hasn’t been bad for us. We plan to start 2023 on a good note as it’s another action-packed year and I would not want to think too much about planning as it varies from series to series," Das said.</p>

<p>"We start the year with the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), then we have series against England and Ireland, so there’s a lot to play for and we hope to play to our strengths," he added.</p>

<p>In T20Is, Das has played 65 matches scoring&nbsp;1388 runs at a strike rate of 128.88.</p>


Star Bangladesh batter Litton Das is looking forward to sharing the dressing room with some of the biggest names in cricket after getting picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 50 lacs at the IPL mini-auction in Kochi on December 23rd.

Star Bangladesh batter Litton Das is looking forward to sharing the dressing room with some of the biggest names in cricket after getting picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 50 lacs at the IPL mini-auction in Kochi on December 23rd. Bagging his first IPL contract, Das feels picking up different players’ brains will only help him get better at his game – something that will boost his mental strength as well. Talking to Sportstar about the cash-rich league, Bangladesh’s all-format batter said IPL is a massive platform and that a lot of high-intensity games are played there. "IPL is a huge platform and you get to play in high-intensity games. Sharing the dressing room with some of the big names in world cricket will help me immensely because the more you get to know them, the better it is for you to pick their brains and learn a thing or two. Once you interact with them, it will help me better my game and boost my mental strength," Litton Das said. Excited 😀🤙 @KKRiders #AmiKKR #IPLAuctions pic.twitter.com/USvzHUcFmT — Litton Das (@LittonOfficial) December 23, 2022 × ALSO READ: Rishabh Pant to take at least three to six months to recover; set to miss Australia series, IPL 2023 Captaining for the first time in ODIs against India in the recently-concluded series, Litton helped his team win the One-Dayers 2-1. Though his leadership throughout the series was impressive, Das failed to convert his good starts into big scores on most occasions. In three matches played, he could score just 77 runs. While during the Test series which India won 2-0, Das was among the runs for Bangladesh, putting up performances when the chips were mostly down. After Zakir Hasan, he was Bangladesh's second-highest run-scorer with 141 runs across four runs. As the Bangla Tigers are now gearing up for 2023 with the Bangladesh Premier League, England and Ireland series slated to take place, Das feels for them to prosper Bangladesh need to begin well. "Our dream is to grow as a team and fix the weak links, but I think that 2022 hasn’t been bad for us. We plan to start 2023 on a good note as it’s another action-packed year and I would not want to think too much about planning as it varies from series to series," Das said. "We start the year with the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), then we have series against England and Ireland, so there’s a lot to play for and we hope to play to our strengths," he added. In T20Is, Das has played 65 matches scoring 1388 runs at a strike rate of 128.88.

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