Litton Das Refuses Surrendering Bangladesh Captaincy After Asian Games Drubbing

Litton Das refuses to step down as captain [Source - AFP]Bangladesh captain Litton Das is seemingly refusing to let go of national T20I captaincy. The attacking wicketkeeper-batter himself confirmed the same after Bangladesh’s humiliating defeat to Sri Lanka in the men’s T20 Asian Games 2026 in Japan.Litton himself registered scores of just two and zero against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the two matches of the tournament as he failed to make the most of his T20I return after recovering from his injury. Litton Das “does not want to resign” from captaincyWhile speaking with the reporters in Nisshin after Bangladesh’s huge defeat to Sri Lanka in the bronze-medal shootout, Bangladesh captain Litton Das acknowledged his poor form with the bat throughout the 2026 Asian Games.Compatible to his claims, the wicketkeeper-batter managed to register just two runs in two matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the competition.Also Read- Litton Das Blames Lack Of Preparation For Asian Games Semifinal Loss To PakistanHe said “My performance was not up to the mark. I could not perform well in both the matches.”He further implied that Bangladesh’s recent losses are just part and parcel of the game, and added that his team has the ability to bounce back in the future.Refusing to give up national captaincy, the 32-year-old added “I don't want to resign. There are ups and downs in cricket. One day it will be good, one day it will be bad. There is no point in resigning here. It's normal. I came with a big target. When I can't deliver that…everyone will feel bad and it's natural. But as a team, we have given a lot in the past. I think we will give in the future too. We will try for that again.”Not long ago, Litton Das had vowed to steer the Bangladesh team into the final to clinch either the gold or a silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games.However, Bangladesh’s recent loss in the bronze-medal shootout ensured that the team will return home without a medal, marking the first time that Bangladesh have failed to win a medal in men’s cricket at the Asian Games.What is Litton Das record as Bangladesh captainLitton Das led the Bangladesh T20I team for the first time in his career way back in 2021. However, the attacking wicketkeeper-batter was appointed as Bangladesh’s full-time T20I skipper in 2024, i.e., just a couple of years ago.To date, the cricketer has led the national side in 33 matches, yielding 16 wins and as many defeats in the process.As of now, it remains to be seen if the 32-year-old will continue to lead the Bangladesh team or not. The BCB has already parted ways with Nigar Sultana as Bangladesh Women’s T20I captain following her underwhelming returns.Also Read- David Warner Reveals Best Batters For Every Format; Leaves Out Virat Kohli