Bangladesh Captain Litton Das Breaks Silence After Asia Cup Debacle, Accepts Responsibility: ‘This Will Hurt Me For A Long Time’

Upgraded 30 September 2025 at 16:45 IST

Captain Litton Das has actually released an apology to the fans on Tuesday following Bangladesh’s frustrating Asia Cup 2025 project.

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Towhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain throughout an Asia Cup 2025 video game|Image: AP

Bangladesh experienced a frustrating Asia Cup 2025 as they stopped working to reach the last. India safeguarded their title effectively in Dubai on Sunday and raised a record-breaking 9th Asia Cup title.

Bangladesh came through untouched through the group phase, as they overcame Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. They advanced to the Super fours as group toppers and beat Sri Lanka once again to set the tone. They lost to India and required to win their last Super Fours experience to protect a location in the last.

Regardless of a remarkable bowling efficiency, they lost the match by a simple 11 runs, ending their hopes in the competition. Captain Litton Das provided an apology to the fans and insisted they will get better soon. Litton could not participate in the last 2 video games due to an injury and has actually likewise been dismissed of the upcoming Afghanistan series.

He published on Facebook, “We gave our best as a team in the Asia Cup 2025. Our ultimate goal was to reach the final and win it, but unfortunately, we couldn’t achieve that. As a team, we sincerely apologize to all the passionate supporters of Bangladesh.

“On an individual note, missing out on the last 2 video games due to injury was heartbreaking. I likewise will not have the ability to participate in the upcoming Afghanistan series since of the very same factor. I attempted my finest to recuperate, however could not– and this will injure me for a very long time.

“Finally, a big thank you to each and every one of you for the overwhelming support throughout the tournament. As athletes, we are truly privileged to have the best supporters in the world. Hopefully, we’ll be able to give back what you truly deserve very soon.”

Bangladesh revealed a 16-member team for the T20I series versus Afghanistan. In the lack of Litton, Jaker Ali continues to lead the side. He captained Bangladesh in the last 2 matches in the Asia Cup 2025. Soumya Sarkar has actually gone back to the team after missing out on the tri-nation T20I series previously.

All 3 T20I matches will be kept in Sharjah on October 2.3, and 5 as it stands.