‘I wasn’t performing…’: Litton Das reflects on exclusion from Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 squad

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced the national selection for the next one ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025which will be co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. The team has generated considerable attention, with one notable exception: the wicket-keeper batsman Litton Das.

Despite his remarkable performance in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)where he scored a brilliant century against Durbar Rajshahi in the 18th match, Das has not been selected for the prestigious tournament.

Litton Das acknowledges the reason for his exclusion

Speaking candidly about his exclusion from the national team, Das expressed that the decision regarding his selection for the Champions Trophy was beyond his control as it was taken by the selectors. He has recognized that his job is to perform, and he has not been able to do so. Although he feels a little upset about the situation, he maintains the same mentality before and after the game, stressing that the past is behind him.

“The Champions Trophy selection was not under my control. The selectors took the call. They decide who to play. My job is to act. I couldn’t do it. I think he was a little upset about it. I have the same mindset before and after today’s game. The day has passed“Litton was quoted by ESPNCricinfo.

He also acknowledges that his exclusion from the team was due to his lack of performance, stating that there is nothing to hide and that it is a normal and straightforward reason. “Maybe not from the selectors, but it’s easy to see why I wasn’t picked in the team. They dropped me because I wasn’t performing. There is nothing to hide about it. basic, normal,“, he added.

Das promises to improve and stay focused

The wicket-keeper batsman acknowledged his poor form recently and expressed his commitment to improving his game. He emphasized that progress would take time and that his focus is on personal growth rather than proving anything to others. Despite not playing well in recent months, he aims to be more consistent, especially after his recent innings against Durbar Rajshahi.

“I haven’t played well, so I have to improve my game. I’m not going to change overnight, so I have to keep trying. People will love it when he scores runs. I’m not there to prove it to anyone. I’m just looking for improvement. I don’t think he’s been playing well for the last few months. I’ll try to be more consistent from here on out, especially after this post,Das concluded.

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Das’s ODI struggles

Das’s exclusion is particularly noteworthy given his previous success in limited-overs cricket. However, their recent struggles in the ODI format have raised concerns. From his memorable century against Afghanistan in 2022, he has failed to reach a half-century in his last 13 ODI matches as a top-order batsman.

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