Litton Das opens up ahead of marquee India tour
Litton Das made his international debut in 2015. Nine years have passed but the cricketer is yet to prove himself as a dependable batter for Bangladesh. He was even dropped from the squad at one point but the 29-year-old scripted a tremendous comeback and is now one of the most dependable batters in the Bangladesh team.
In the recently concluded Test series against Pakistan, Litton played one of the most important knocks in his career. Bangladesh was reduced to 26/6 and then, the cricketer played a knock of 138 runs, helping the visitors score 262 runs in the first innings, 12 runs less than what Pakistan posted.
Bangladesh went on to win the match in Rawalpindi, courtesy of a brilliant show from the bowling unit in the second innings. Litton was adjudged Player of the Match and he now has the responsibility of taking charge against India as well. The two-match Test series will begin on September 19 and ahead of that, Litton acknowledged that he is now a senior cricketer and it’s time for him to take responsibility.
“I’ve been playing [international] cricket for 9-10 years now. I’ve gained that much experience. Now is the time to take responsibility. If not now, then when will I take responsibility?” Litton was quoted as saying by The Daily Star.
The India series will be challenging for us: Litton Das
Bangladesh is training hard ahead of the series against India. Litton noted that the away series against the Rohit Sharma-led side will be a tough one, especially as the matches will be played with the SG balls. He noted that the SG balls are difficult to face after the first session and that’s the area India would hope to capitalize.
“The India series will be challenging for us. For preparation, we are facing our main bowlers [at the nets] as much as possible. It will be difficult because with the Kookaburra ball, it is tough when the ball is new and it gets easier when the balls gets old. But with the SG ball, it is a bit easier when it’s new and difficult when it’s old,” Litton said.
