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Litton Das Ruled Out of Afghanistan T20Is as Bangladesh Retain Jaker Ali, Recall Soumya Sarkar

Bangladesh lean on continuity under Jaker Ali, recalling Soumya Sarkar for top-order cover after scans confirmed a Grade 1 side strain for their regular captain.

Overview

  • Team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan confirmed Litton Das sustained a Grade 1 strain to his left abdominal muscle and will miss the three T20Is in Sharjah.
  • Jaker Ali, who led Bangladesh in their last two Asia Cup matches, has been retained as captain for the Afghanistan series.
  • The Bangladesh Cricket Board named a largely unchanged T20I squad, with Soumya Sarkar the only addition after his recent domestic form and return from injury.
  • The T20Is are scheduled for October 2, 3 and 5 in Sharjah, followed by ODIs on October 8, 11 and 14 in Abu Dhabi.
  • Litton picked up the injury during a September 22 training session at the ICC Academy in Dubai, and the medical staff will monitor his rehabilitation without setting a return date.