'Are We Even Playing?' Litton Das Sparks Debate Over Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup Spot

Dhaka: Bangladesh captain Liton Das had given such a statement regarding the T20 World Cup, which shocked the cricket world. While talking to the media after his team's exit from the Bangladesh Premier League, he admitted that the situation regarding the team's participation in the World Cup is still not clear. Both fans and experts were surprised to hear such a thing from the mouth of a captain.

What did Liton Das say?

In the press conference after the match, when he was asked a question about the preparations for the T20 World Cup, he retorted and said, “Are you really sure that we are going to play the World Cup?” His answer was simple and frank, but this caught everyone's attention. It became clear that the players themselves did not know what was going to happen next.

Why was this statement so shocking?

Usually captains talk about the confidence and preparation of the team, but Liton had indicated the opposite. He did not say that the team is strong or ready, but rather said that nothing has been officially told to them yet. Due to this, the question arose whether the communication between Bangladesh Cricket Board and the players is happening properly or not.

What were the players not aware of?

Liton Das had hinted that the team does not even know exactly what the complete schedule of the tournament will be, in which country they will play and which teams they will compete against. He had admitted that it is not easy to prepare in such uncertainty, because the players remain mentally confused as well.

Why were questions raised on the role of Bangladesh Cricket Board?

After his statement, the discussion intensified as to why the board did not inform the players in time. It was believed that talks were going on between ICC and Bangladesh Board on some issues, but this information was not conveyed to the players. For this reason even the captain was not able to get a clear picture.

What effect did this have on the team and fans?

Fans were worried after Liton Das's incident came to light. People started asking on social media that if the captain himself does not have confidence, then what will be the condition of the team's preparation. Many former players had also said that such a situation could affect the morale of the team and the board should clear the situation soon.