 "Ignored from the Champions Trophy team, he responded by making 125 runs in 55 balls, now the selectors are regretting…")
When a strong player does not get a place in the team despite giving a good performance, many questions arise. 125 runs off 55 balls, 10 fours and 9 sixes. These figures belong to Litton Das, who has not been included in the Champions Trophy team of Bangladesh. Interestingly, the storm came from the bat of Litton Das just a few hours after Bangladesh announced their team, which led to his team winning the match by 149 runs.
Litton Das played this innings for Dhaka Capital team in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Sunday. He also received excellent support from fellow opener Tanjeed Hasan (108). Liton and Tanjeed put on a record opening partnership of 241 runs in 19.3 overs against Darbar Rajshahi. Tanjeed Hasan got out after scoring 108 runs in 64 balls. Litton Das returns unbeaten. Dhaka Capitals scored 254 runs for one wicket in the match. In reply, the Darbar Rajshahi team were all out for 105 runs in 15.2 overs.
This innings of Litton Das must have forced the selectors of Bangladesh to think if they have made a mistake by not selecting this batsman. On the other hand, Liton Das would also be thinking that if he had played this innings a match earlier, he might have been named in the Champions Trophy squad. 30-year-old Liton Das is considered among the experienced cricketers of Bangladesh. He is a cricketer who fits in all three formats – Test, ODI and T20. Liton Das has played 48 Tests, 94 ODIs and 95 T20Is for Bangladesh.
The teams for the ICC Champions Trophy were to be announced by January 12. Bangladesh announced their squad on the same day. However, some teams, including India, have sought time from the ICC. India may announce their team on January 18 or 19.
Bangladesh squad for Champions Trophy: Nazmul Hussain (captain), Tanjeed Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Mushfiqur Rahim, Parvez Hussain Imon, Tauheed Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mehdi Hasan, Zakar Ali Anik, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hussain, Tanjeem Hasan Saqib, Nahid Rana, Taskeen Ahmed, Mustafizur Rehman.