Litton joins Bangladesh group in Lahore forward of Asia Cup Super Fours

Sep 04, 2023 at 8:49 PM
Litton joins Bangladesh group in Lahore forward of Asia Cup Super Fours

It is nevertheless not clear who Litton is changing within the squad. It is extra seemingly that he’s being handled as a “traveling reserve” within the squad, and can step in if another person is dominated out.

Chief selector Minhajul Abedin mentioned that they have been sending Litton to Pakistan attributable to quite a lot of damage considerations within the group.

“The Asia Cup squad has a few injury concerns and the team management felt the need for an additional player going into the Super Four. We have received the BCB medical team’s clearance regarding Litton’s health and have decided to send him to Pakistan,” Abedin mentioned.

Najmul Hossain Shanto clutched his hamstring just a few instances throughout his century against Afghanistan. Mehidy Hasan Miraz suffered finger cramps throughout his century as nicely and retired harm. Earlier, Mustafizur Rahman picked up a niggle in the Sri Lanka game in Pallekele on August 31 and couldn’t play towards Afghanistan.

Bangladesh’s subsequent match is towards Pakistan on September 6, adopted by the Sri Lanka encounter on September 9 and the final Super Fours sport towards India on September 15.