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Int'l Cricket Council
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Litton charts new course for Bangladesh's approach in T20Is
A new era is on the horizon for Bangladesh as they lay the groundwork for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which began with the appointment of Litton Das as T20I captain. Ahead of his first assignment, the 30-year-old laid out a clear and pragmatic vision for the team, focused not on a rigid style but on adapting to match situations. "I am not going to talk about a particular brand of cricket. We might need to chase 180-200 in some games, and 140-145 in other games. The ultimate goal is to win the game," Litton said while speaking at a press conference on the eve of Bangladesh's first T20I against UAE. Litton Das blazes record-breaking half-century | Highlights | T20WC 2022 Highlights: Litton Das scored a terrific half-century as Bangladesh pegged India back during their chase in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. The new leader of the Tigers emphasised flexibility and match awareness, stressing the fact that a batter's role could change on a game-to-game basis. "A batter might need to score 40 off 20 balls in one game, and 15 off 20 in the next game. I want every player to be involved in the game.' 'What the team needs from me, is what the players must understand. It is more important for the player to know how to win a game, rather than stick to a brand of cricket.' "For the Bangladesh team to go ahead, the players have to perform. They have to play their specific roles. I have to communicate well with the players. The more time I get, the more I'll get involved in team matters." Das is no stranger to captaincy, having stepped in for Najmul Hossain Shanto during the tour of the West Indies last December, where he guided Bangladesh to a 3-0 series sweep. The 30-year-old has already led the side in one Test, seven ODIs and four T20Is. Litton has the full backing as he leads Bangladesh into a new era of T20I cricket. Ahead of the team's departure to the UAE, assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin was full of praise for the newly appointed skipper. 'I think Litton has all the ingredients of a good captain, " Salahuddin said. "He can motivate the players. He is good with strategy. He is trying to take it forward. I think he will do well if allowed to work independently. You can't just make a leader." "We must realise that he is the captain of Bangladesh, which for us stands for the whole country. Leading Bangladesh is a very difficult job, although it may seem easy from the outside.' Bangladesh had been in search of their next T20I captain following Najmul Hossain Shanto's decision to step down in January. That search concluded with Litton being appointed skipper and Mahedi Hasan named vice-captain as part of the squad announcement for the team's upcoming tours. Bangladesh have a busy schedule in the lead-up to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with series lined up against the UAE, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India as they build towards the marquee event. The Tigers are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations, highlighted by the recent appointment of former Australia pacer Shaun Tait as their new fast bowling coach.
Int'l Cricket Council
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Bangladesh remain optimistic on fitness of key fast bowler
Bangladesh are confident that pace spearhead Taskin Ahmed will be fit to return to action for next month's ICC World Test Championship series in Sri Lanka. The Asian side will travel to Sri Lanka for a multi-format series that commences next month, with the two-match Test series the highlight as the teams start the next World Test Championship cycle. Bangladesh to visit Sri Lanka for an all-format tour beginning June While Taskin has been battling an Achilles tendon injury and missed Bangladesh's recent two-match Test series at home against Zimbabwe, there is internal optimism that the right-armer will be fit to return to action next month and feature against Sri Lanka. Taskin recently met with specialists in London to determine the next step in his recovery and the 30-year-old was advised he would not need surgery to fix his troublesome area. Taskin Ahmed: Passionate leader of Bangladesh attack | CWC23 Bangladesh quick Taskin Ahmed has emerged from a stunning debut to become a trusted leader of the bowling attack at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 While Bangladesh's upcoming white-ball series against UAE and Pakistan has been deemed too soon for Taskin, it is hoped he will be fit to return in time to take on Sri Lanka with the first Test between the two teams taking place from June 17 in Galle. "The specialists believe that a conservative, non-surgical approach is the best course of action for Taskin at this time," Bangladesh senior physician Debashish Chowdhury said via a statement. "The rehabilitation programme is tailored to gradually restore his fitness and manage the tendon condition effectively. We are optimistic about his progress." "Taskin is expected to regain match fitness by early June, pending successful completion of his rehabilitation." Taskin four-for takes the sting out of Netherlands | Highlights | T20WC 2022 Taskin Ahmed returned a brilliant 4/25 to help Bangladesh bowl out Netherlands for 135 in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 encounter. Taskin last featured for Bangladesh in a group stage match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and is considered a vital part of the team's pace attack in all formats. Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka schedule Tests 17-21 June, 1st Test, Galle 25-29 June, 2nd Test, Colombo ODIs 2 July, 1st ODI, Colombo 5 July, 2nd ODI, Colombo 8 July, 3rd ODI, Pallekele 10 July, 1st T20I, Pallekele 13 July, 2nd T20I, Dambulla 16 July, 3rd T20I, Colombo
