Litton Das sees Asian Games as a rare chance for Bangladesh to strike gold

Bangladesh T20I captain Litton Das says the team’s clear objective at the Asian Games is to reach the final, calling the tournament a rare opportunity as the squad prepares to leave Dhaka on September 24. Bangladesh, who last won Asian Games gold in 2010, completed fitness work, skill sessions and two practice matches to rebuild rhythm after a long break from T20 cricket. Litton stressed that expectations are high, especially with Bangladesh struggling to secure medals in other events, but noted that players are eager because such tournaments do not come around often.

He added that the team has closely followed the women’s matches to assess conditions in Nagoya. Bangladesh will begin directly from the quarter‑finals on September 29. The squad has undergone a late change, with uncapped offspinner Aliss Al Islam replacing Mohammad Saifuddin, who was ruled out due to a right hamstring injury.