Litton Das eyes Pakistan heist after historic Sri Lanka T20I win: Won't be easy
"Both series wins are huge for me. Beating West Indies in their backyard is massive. They are a strong team in their conditions. It is the same in Sri Lanka. They are a balanced team too."I don't know how the Mirpur wicket is going to behave during the Pakistan series. I think it is raining in Dhaka every day, so the wicket can be difficult for batting in such conditions," Litton told the reporters after the 3rd T20I.'Pakistan have variety in their bowling attack'Litton Das emphasized that Bangladesh will need to work hard to overcome Pakistan, citing their strong bowling attack and familiarity with local conditions. He pointed out that many Pakistani players have participated in several editions of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), giving them valuable experience in Bangladesh.To secure a series win, Litton said, Bangladesh must focus on playing smart, disciplined cricket."It won't be easy taking on Pakistan in Mirpur. They have variety in their bowling attack. They also play a lot of BPL, so they know our conditions quite well. I know that we can win matches against them if we play smart cricket," Litton added.The first T20I is scheduled for July 20, with all three matches set to be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.- EndsMust Watch
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