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Litton charts new course for Bangladesh’s approach in T20Is

Litton charts new course for Bangladesh’s approach in T20Is

Abu Dhabi, May 17 (UNI) A new era is on the horizon for Bangladesh as they lay the groundwork for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which began with the appointment of Litton Das as T20I captain.
Ahead of his first assignment, the 30-year-old laid out a clear and pragmatic vision for the team, focused not on a rigid style but on adapting to match situations.
"I am not going to talk about a particular brand of cricket. We might need to chase 180-200 in some games, and 140-145 in other games. The ultimate goal is to win the game," Litton said while

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