Bangladesh T20I captain Litton Das stated on Wednesday, September 23, that reaching the final is the primary objective as the squad finalizes preparations to fly to Japan in two groups on September 24.
Reflecting on past success, Bangladesh captured gold in the men’s cricket competition at the 2010 Asian Games, standing as the nation’s sole gold medal achievement at the multi-sport event.
Litton noted that the team completed extensive conditioning and skill drills alongside two practice fixtures, offering a welcome buildup following an extended break from T20 fixtures.
Speaking at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur after their second practice match, Litton explained that the intra-squad outings helped strengthen team unity after their previous T20I assignment in Zimbabwe.
Addressing external pressures, Litton acknowledged the high expectations surrounding the squad given Bangladesh’s limited medal tallies across other disciplines at the Games, describing the multi-sport competition as an infrequent and prestigious opportunity.
In preparation for the Nagoya fixtures, the men’s squad has monitored the women’s cricket matches closely to evaluate playing conditions and gather tactical insights.
Squad adjustments see uncapped offspinner Aliss Al Islam replace allrounder Mohammad Saifuddin, who has withdrawn due to a right hamstring injury.
Bangladesh is scheduled to kick off their tournament journey directly in the quarter-finals on September 29. The report also notes that with the first group of players and coaching staff scheduled to depart in the evening and the rest later that night, bangladesh will leave for Japan on September 24 in two groups. The report also notes that and the target is definitely clear, i feel we are very well prepared. The report also notes that as you know, our last T20I series was in Zimbabwe, so these practice games have given us an opportunity to build our bonding as a team,” he said. The report also notes that in fact, as a player, I will also go there expecting to do something good. The report also notes that one thing I can say is that our players are very eager to play this tournament because it does not come around every year. The report also notes that but this tournament is a rare opportunity, you get franchise leagues or national team assignments regularly. The report also notes that and we will all try to fulfil what would be a bigger dream for us,” said Litton, every player is excited. The report also notes that we have gathered what we need from those games,” Litton added.
