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this Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Officially announced the upcoming national team roster 2025 International ICC Men’s Champions TrophyExpected to co-host Pakistan and United Arab Emirates. The team attracted considerable attention, with one notable exception: the wicket-keeper batsmen Litton Das.
Although he performed well in the game Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)he is playing against Durbar Rajshahi In the 18th match, Das was not selected for the prestigious tournament.
Liton Das admits reason for exclusion
Speaking about his exclusion from the national team, Das candidly said that the decision regarding his inclusion in the Champions Trophy was beyond his control as it was taken by the selectors. He admitted that his job was to perform, but that he had never been able to do it. While he was a little uneasy about the situation, he kept the same mindset before and after the game, emphasizing that bygones are bygones.
“The selection of the championship trophy is beyond my control. The selectors answered the call. They decide who to play. My job is to execute. I failed to do this. I guess I’m a little uneasy about that. I had the same mentality today before and after the game. This day has passed,ESPNCricinfo quoted Litton as saying.
He also admitted that he was excluded from the team due to poor performance and said that he had nothing to hide and that this was a normal and direct reason. “Maybe not from the selectors, but it’s easy to figure out why I wasn’t picked in the team. I was fired for not performing. There is nothing to hide. basic, normal,” he added.
Das vows to improve and stay focused
The wicker-keeper batsman admitted that he has been in poor form of late and said he is committed to improving his game. He emphasized that progress takes time and that his focus is on personal growth rather than proving anything to others. Despite poor performances in recent months, he aims to become more consistent, especially after his recent performance against Durbar Rajshahi.
“I’m not playing well, so I need to improve my game. I’m not going to change overnight, so I have to keep working hard. People love it when I score. I’m not trying to prove it to anyone. I only look for improvement. I don’t think I’ve played poorly the past few months. I will try to be more consistent from now on, especially after this round,” Das concluded.
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Das’ ODIs in trouble
Das’ absence is particularly noteworthy given his previous success in limited-overs cricket. However, his recent struggles in the ODI format have raised concerns. Since his memorable century against Afghanistan By 2022, he could not even reach a half-century in the last 13 ODIs as a top-order batsman.
