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Litton Das Out Of ODI Team? Bangladesh Has 3 Reasons To Drop Him For Champions Trophy

Debashis Sarangi

Litton Das is struggling with poor form [Source: @DBSHIKHAR/X]Litton Das is struggling with poor form [Source: @DBSHIKHAR/X]

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Bangladesh have had a forgettable time in the ongoing ODI series against West Indies, losing the first two matches comprehensively. Led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the Tigers were steamrolled by the hosts in the first ODI while conceding another seven-wicket victory to the home team in the subsequent affair. 

Bangladesh's batting failure was a primary reason behind their shambolic performance in the West Indies ODIs. Several senior batters, especially Litton Das, have disappointed the visitors in this series. The stylish wicket-keeper batter has recorded two consecutive single-digit scores and might even be discarded for the Champions Trophy due to the following reasons.

3 Reasons Why Bangladesh Might Drop Litton For Champions Trophy

Litton's Recent Form In ODIs

  • Litton Das has been abysmal in ODIs of late, letting Bangladesh down with his prolonged rough patch. 
  • Since 2023, Litton Das has managed only 657 runs at a mediocre average of 22.65 in 32 innings. More importantly, he has been dismissed for single-digit scores 13 times, indicating his horrible form in the 50-over format. 

Litton's Poor Performance vs Top Teams

  • Despite being a talented batter, Litton Das has never been a reliable batter against quality sides in ODI cricket. 
  • Statistically, the right-handed batter has struck 948 runs at a horrendous average of 20.17 against Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka, indicating his inability to step up versus the higher-ranked teams. This is why Bangladesh have faltered in knockouts, as Litton, being a senior player, has let them down in crucial matches. 

Bangladesh Don't Have A Scarcity Of Talent

  • Bangladesh has numerous talented players in the lower age groups, which is another factor that might prompt them to move on from Litton Das if he persists with his run-scoring drought. 
  • The Tigers recently defeated a strong Indian side in the U19 Asia Cup, showcasing their rise as giant killers in ODIs. Furthermore, given Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar's relatively better performance and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto's potential return after injury, Litton should be shown the exit door if he doesn't regain his mojo in time.