The 29-year-old Bangladesh Nationwide Cricket Group wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das has opened up on the problem of dealing with the India Nationwide Cricket Group in their very own yard within the upcoming two-match Take a look at sequence.
Najmul Hossain Shanto’s Bangladesh just lately defeated Shan Masood’s Pakistan 2-0 in a historic away Take a look at sequence. That win gave Bangladesh an enormous confidence, which they may take into the India Take a look at sequence.
The primary Take a look at of the Bangladesh tour India 2024 is about to be performed from September 19 in Chennai and the second Take a look at is about to be performed from September 27 in Kanpur.
Litton Das was one of many heroes of Bangladesh of their epic Take a look at sequence win over Pakistan as he registered scores of 56 and 138 within the two innings that he batted. His 138-run knock, which got here within the second Take a look at, will go down as probably the greatest knocks within the historical past of Bangladesh Take a look at cricket, as he scored these runs when his staff was reeling at 26/6.
In the meantime, talking forward of the India Take a look at sequence, Litton Das stated that they should transfer on from the success in Pakistan and stay up for the difficult sequence in India.
“Now we have performed very effectively in opposition to Pakistan. That’s already prior to now,” Litton informed reporters on the Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Stadium on Tuesday, as quoted by Cricbuzz.
“Clearly, essential (to go away the Pakistan sequence behind) and also you (media) additionally want to assist a bit. It might be higher should you do not discuss an excessive amount of in regards to the Pakistan sequence. There’s a huge difficult sequence forward (in opposition to India). For me as a participant, that’s prior to now (Pakistan Collection). However we undoubtedly gained confidence from that.”
Litton Das added that India are a dominant staff in their very own yard. He stated:
“Once we play India at their house, they’re at all times the higher facet. I would not say will probably be extraordinarily difficult or very straightforward. They’re an excellent staff in their very own situations. In the event you have a look at the rankings, they’re so excessive up. So I feel will probably be a difficult sequence for us.”
India is an enormous staff and the ball will even change – Litton Das on adapting to the SG ball from Kookaburra
Litton Das additionally sounded involved in regards to the ball change after they play India as they must adapt to the SG ball from Kookaburra. He additionally highlighted the important thing distinction between the 2 balls.
“India is an enormous staff and the ball will even change. We hardly ever play with that ball. It is going to be difficult. The gamers are working very exhausting.
“As for preparation, we face the primary bowlers as a lot as we will. The SG ball is considerably troublesome. It is robust to play with the Kookaburra when the ball is new, but it surely’s simpler to play as soon as the ball is previous. Nonetheless, with the SG ball, taking part in with the brand new ball is considerably simpler, however taking part in with the previous ball is more durable. We’re working towards, let’s examine what occurs.”
Litton Das additional spoke in regards to the want for Bangladesh to dominate the primary periods within the upcoming Take a look at sequence with the intention to keep forward within the recreation.
“We have to concentrate on this. In Take a look at cricket, it’s a must to win periods. Each session is vital. Personally I really feel we could not play our 100% within the first periods. There’s room for an enormous enchancment right here,” Litton Das added.
Being a senior participant of the staff, Litton Das is effectively conscious of the truth that he must take duty and lead the batting unit from the entrance. He stated that he must do effectively with the bat constantly, however performing in each recreation just isn’t attainable.
“I have been taking part in cricket for 10 years, so I do have some expertise. Now could be the time to take duty. If I do not take duty now, when will I? However that does not imply I must take duty in each match. I’m a human and I could make errors,” Litton Das additional stated.
