Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal’s absence not an issue, says Litton Das after Bangladesh’s Test win vs Afghanistan

By India Today Sports Desk: Litton Das stated that Bangladesh doing effectively with out veterans like Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal is a optimistic signal for them. On Saturday, June 17, the Tigers beat Afghanistan by 546 runs within the Only Test on the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.

Even as Shakib didn’t play resulting from a finger damage, Tamim was dominated out of the match resulting from a again damage. The Dinajpur-born Litton acquired an opportunity to guide Bangladesh in Tests for the primary time and he got here out with flying colors.

Last yr, Bangladesh additionally defeated New Zealand on the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui with out Shakib and Tamim of their taking part in XI.

“There is no change (playing without Shakib and Tamim). The win against New Zealand was the same. Neither Tamim bhai nor Shakib bhai played in that game. We were a young team and we won playing abroad. When we won outside we have the belief that we can get results if we work hard and now we are desperate, when there will be Tests,” Litton informed the reporters on June 17.

Litton reckoned that Bangladesh cricket can be in massive bother if they don’t study to carry out on the highest degree with out the likes of Shakib and Tamim. Litton, nonetheless, sounded pleased with how the kids have stepped up and delivered for the nationwide group.

“Ultimately, after two-three years you will not get three to 4 seniors and if we can not deal with it now (taking part in with out them), in that case it is going to be troublesome if it (retirement) comes hastily. If that they had performed, it might have been good, however it isn’t a proven fact that we can not make a comeback with out them. In the pipeline and within the batting order we’re enhancing and the brand new guys are succesful,” Litton added.

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