Bangladesh Retains Litton Das Despite Batting Concerns for T20 World Cup

Bangladesh's batting woes have been a concern for captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and coach Chandika Hathurusinghe, but they have opted against making any last-minute changes to their T20 World Cup squad. Despite Litton Das's recent struggles, scoring only 79 runs in his last six T20Is, he has retained his place in the team.

Hathurusinghe acknowledged that the top and middle order did not perform as expected against Zimbabwe, but he believes they have the potential to improve. He emphasized the importance of the top order scoring consistently to relieve pressure on the other batters.

Shanto expressed confidence in the team's bowling attack, led by vice-captain Taskin Ahmed, who is recovering from a side strain. He believes the bowlers can win them games at the World Cup, especially in conditions that may favor spin.

Both Shanto and Hathurusinghe highlighted the importance of senior players Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan, who are expected to share their experience with the younger players. Mahmudullah has been in good form lately, while Shakib remains a key figure in the team.

Hathurusinghe is cautiously optimistic about Bangladesh's chances at the World Cup. He recognizes the challenges of their group, which includes South Africa and Sri Lanka, but believes they can qualify for the Super 12 stage.

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