Litton Das returns to boost Bangladesh ahead of Asia Cup Super 4s vs Pakistan

Dhaka, Sep 5: Bangladesh received a big boost with the comeback of their premier wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das just in time for the Asia Cup Super Four stage.
Bangladesh clinched a place in the Super Four after a convincing 89-run victory over Afghanistan in their final group match in Lahore on Sunday.
Litton, who was initially ruled out of the tournament because of illness, joined the team after getting his medical clearance on Tuesday.
“The Asia Cup squad has a few injury concerns and the team management felt the need for an additional player going into the Super Four,” Bangladesh chief selector Minhajul Abedin was quoted as saying in ESPNCricinfo.
“We have received the BCB medical team’s clearance regarding Litton’s health and have decided to send him to Pakistan.”
Bangladesh are facing several injury concerns within the team.
Shanto ruled out
Najmul Hossain Shanto has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with a hamstring problem.
As per the BCB, he will return to Bangladesh immediately and work on his rehabilitation ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup, set to begin in India next month. During his century against Afghanistan, Shanto was seen clutching his hamstring on multiple occasions.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz also suffered finger cramps while scoring his century and had to retire hurt.
In a prior match against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Mustafizur Rahman picked up a niggle that prevented him from playing against Afghanistan. (PTI)
Match starts at 3pm IST.