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Litton Das Ruled Out of Afghanistan T20Is With Abdominal Strain as Jaker Ali Leads Bangladesh

An MRI confirmed a Grade 1 left-side injury, with team medics supervising his rehabilitation.

Overview

  • Bangladesh named a 16-player squad for the tour, with Soumya Sarkar the only new inclusion from the Asia Cup group.
  • Team physiotherapist Bayjedul Islam Khan said Litton Das will not be available for the T20 series and that his recovery will be closely monitored.
  • Jaker Ali, a wicketkeeper-batter, will captain the side in Das’s absence.
  • Das sustained the injury during a September 22 training session in Dubai, which also ruled him out of the closing Asia Cup matches.
  • The tour schedule lists T20Is in Sharjah on October 2, 3, and 5, followed by ODIs in Abu Dhabi on October 8, 11, and 14.