Bangladesh T20 captain Litton Das has issued an emotional message to supporters after his side’s underwhelming Asia Cup campaign ended without a place in the final.
Bangladesh began the tournament with wins over Hong Kong and Afghanistan to reach the Super Four, but progress relied partly on Sri Lanka’s results. In the next stage, the Tigers managed just one victory – against Sri Lanka – and were eliminated after defeats to India and Pakistan.
Speaking on social media, Litton admitted the team had fallen short of expectations:
“We gave our best as a team in the Asia Cup 2025. Our ultimate goal was to reach the final and win it, but unfortunately, we couldn’t achieve that. As a team, we sincerely apologise to all the passionate supporters of Bangladesh.”
The wicketkeeper-batter, who missed Bangladesh’s last two matches with a side strain, also revealed his personal frustration:
“Missing the last two games due to injury was heartbreaking. I also won’t be able to take part in the upcoming Afghanistan series because of the same reason. I tried my best to recover, but couldn’t, and this will hurt me for a long time.”
In his absence, Jaker Ali led the team during the crucial fixtures, but the lack of Litton’s leadership, keeping and batting was keenly felt.
Despite the disappointment, the captain ended his message on a hopeful note, thanking the fans for their unwavering support:
“Finally, a big thank you to each and every one of you for the overwhelming support throughout the tournament. As athletes, we are truly privileged to have the best supporters in the world. Hopefully, we’ll be able to give back what you truly deserve very soon.”
