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"Break is important": Litton Das blames packed T20I schedule for Bangladesh after WI loss

Soumyajit Dutta

Litton Das on the importance of break [Source: @BCBtigers/X.com]Litton Das on the importance of break [Source: @BCBtigers/X.com]

A 3-0 T20I whitewash from the West Indies has left Bangladesh ruing their missed opportunities and failures with both bat and ball. However, after the third and final T20I of the series, Bangladesh skipper Litton Das defended his team, citing a packed calendar that has left the players exhausted.

Bangladesh has been playing T20I matches since May against sides like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan, without any significant breaks in between. The Bangladesh captain emphasised this factor and expressed hope of bouncing back stronger after a rehabilitation period.

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Bangladesh’s last T20I fixture before the West Indies humiliation was against Afghanistan, and they will play their next T20I on November 27. Stressing the importance of a break, Litton Das shared his thoughts.

“The players here have been playing continuously for two and a half months. Sometimes a break is important. Now that we have one, I believe we'll return refreshed and things will get better,” Das said.

Reflecting on the loss, Litton Das didn’t mince his words while appreciating the West Indies’ efforts with both bat and ball, which led to a nightmare for the hosts.

“Even before the series, I said I wanted us to go through a tough period. I think we were tested in every aspect, they bowled very well and batted superbly. Everyone playing here is proven and has been performing for a long time. Sometimes, one or two series can go this way,” Das added.

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However, Das struck an optimistic tone about getting back stronger after a 26-day break, hoping his team can start afresh.

“We came under pressure and couldn’t get out of it. When players play too much cricket, fatigue sets in. They try to give their all, but things don’t go their way. After the break, we’ll start afresh, feeling rejuvenated.”

Bangladesh will next play a three-match T20I series against Ireland. The Ireland tour will be their last international assignment of 2025.