We are definitely concerned on Liton's form

Says BCB chief selector

FE Team | Published: December 16, 2024 23:35:27

Bangladesh chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain said on Monday that they are concerned with the form of Litton Kumar Das in white-ball cricket and insisted a break can be arranged if needed. Litton, who scored 2, 4 and 0 respectively in the three ODIs, could not open his account in the opening T20I against West Indies that the visitors won by seven runs, reports Cricbuzz.
"We also understand that the team has high expectations from Litton, given his quality as a batter.
However, he hasn't been as consistent in white-ball cricket. That's why we kept him out of the playing XI in a decisive match of a tournament," Ashraf told reporters at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in the city on Monday.
"Currently, he
is our T20 captain, and a series is ongoing. I think it's not the ideal time to delve deeply into these matters. But I can say that we are definitely concerned about the way he is getting out. If his batting needs any adjustments in the future, the coaches are there to help, or if he needs a break, that can be arranged.
Alternatively, he might make a comeback in the next two matches," he said. Ashraf also insisted that he is not aware how an out of form Litton was picked for captaincy in the absence of regular skipper Najmul Hossain, who is ruled out of the series due to injury.
"The selection of the national team falls under our jurisdiction, but deciding who will captain the team is the board's
prerogative. Whether it's a short-term or long-term decision, the board determines this based on the situation.