Bangladesh skipper Litton Das has confirmed he will remain in his post despite a disappointing campaign at the 2026 Asian Games, where the team finished without a medal for the first time. The squad’s medal aspirations were dashed following a 63-run loss to Sri Lanka in the bronze medal match, a result that concluded a difficult tournament for the side. After going down to Sri Lanka by 63 runs in the bronze medal clash, bangladesh failed to secure any medal in a cricket event at the Asian Games for the first time. We couldn’t cover it up in any way, and when we went to bat.
The match turned decisively in Sri Lanka’s favor thanks to an aggressive 65-run knock from Tharindu Ratnayake. Bangladesh had initially placed themselves in a strong position, reducing their opponents to 21/4, but they struggled to contain the recovery. Reflecting on the loss, Litton praised the opposition’s batting resilience, noting, “I think we bowled very well in the first 8 overs. Then you saw the kind of shots Ratnayake came and played on this wicket, it was very difficult. He batted extraordinarily where our bowlers didn’t have a clue how to come back.” After Bangladesh reduced the Sri Lankan batting order to 21/4, tharindu Ratnayake’s counter-attacking 65 titled the game Sri Lanka’s way. While praising Ratnayake for flipping the game around, litton acknowledged that Bangladesh did not play to their potential.
Bangladesh’s own response faltered, with Litton acknowledging a collective failure to meet expectations. The captain struggled personally throughout the event, managing scores of just 2 and 0. “My performance was not up to the mark. I could not perform well in both the matches,” he admitted. Despite these setbacks, he dismissed the idea of resigning, noting that professional sport involves natural fluctuations in form. He stated that he remains committed to the team’s future, expressing confidence that they will continue to strive for success in upcoming series.
Beyond the field, the team faced scrutiny over reports of players leaving their hotel without authorization. Litton defended his teammates, citing poor living conditions and inadequate food options at the event. Addressing the necessity of their actions, he criticized the available facilities and argued that players could not be expected to remain confined to their rooms under such circumstances.
“Are there facilities there? No. So will a player be confined inside a room all day? They need energy,” Litton said. He emphasized that the decision to leave was driven by the need to find suitable nutrition, noting that when the food provided by the federation or tournament organizers was deemed unsuitable, players had no choice but to venture outside to eat.
