BPL 2025: Litton Das Shocks With A Ton After Being Dropped For Champions Trophy

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BPL: The announcement of the Bangladesh national cricket squad for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy has left everyone perplexed. An obvious absentee was Litton Das, a fine wicketkeeper-batsman who was part of every format of international cricket played for Bangladesh. Of late, Litton’s performance through 2024 was poor – a run of low scores cost him a slot in the Champions Trophy. However, this time, instead of reacting meekly to the disappointment, the cricketer surprised everyone with an explosive display in BPL 2024-25. The manner in which Litton scored that century reminded everyone of how toweringly talented a cricketer he was.

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The Shocker of Being Left Out of the Champions Trophy Team

For years, Litton Das has been one of the pillars of the Bangladesh cricket team. This wicket-keeper is skillful behind the wickets as well as an excellent batsman who has power-hitting in him. He was an integral part of the success achieved by Bangladesh in ODIs and had played many games. Despite that, selectors dropped him from the Bangladesh squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 as his recent performances have been unimpressive.

In the five ODIs played in 2024, Litton could score only six runs, with three ducks. This was the main reason for his exclusion from the Champions Trophy, despite his previous good performances. This decision surprised many fans and pundits as Liton has been one of the most reliable batsmen in the team during his career.

A Blinder in Bangladesh Premier League

Instead of nursing the disappointment of being left out, Litton Das shifted focus to the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25. His response was nothing short of spectacular. Litton produced one of the most memorable innings of his career, hitting a stunning century off just 44 balls for the Dhaka Capitals. His blistering knock of 125* runs that included 10 fours and 9 sixes was the second-fastest hundred by a Bangladeshi batsman in the history of T20 cricket.

This explosive innings showed how Litton’s great skill and determination can be expressed, and it left an indelible mark on the BPL. It is a short period where he shifted his gears and dominated the bowling attack, which goes to show that he is versatile and has striking power. The century only underlined his ability to play in high-pressure situations but again confirmed his status as one of Bangladesh’s most dangerous batsmen.

A Record-Breaking Partnership and Dhaka Capitals’ Dominance

Litton Das’ sensational century was part of a record-breaking partnership with his fellow batsman of Dhaka Capitals, Tanjid Hasan. The two cricketers forged a monumental partnership of 241 runs, the highest ever in the history of BPL. And Hasan also gave a great knock with 112 runs off 51 balls having 8 fours and 8 sixes to his name.

Thanks to their incredible contributions, the Dhaka Capitals put up a mammoth total of 254 runs, the highest score in BPL history. This massive total set the stage for an emphatic 149-run victory over Durbar Rajshahi, marking the Capitals’ first win in the BPL 2024-25 season. Litton’s explosive century was undoubtedly the game-changer in this dominant performance, and it served as a statement about his continued value to the team.

Litton Das’ Mindset: Focus on Improvement, Not Validation

Litton Das spoke to the media after his breathtaking innings and shared his thoughts on the game and his mindset. He said, “No brother, there is no point in proving anything to anyone, and I am not interested in proving anything to anyone.” Instead, he said that his main focus was on improving his game and continuing to grow as a cricketer.

Litton had said he did not play as well as expected in recent games but hoped he could perform much better from now on. “I think I was not having a good time recently. The performance I gave today, I will not say that I will be able to do the same in the next match, but I will try to perform well consistently,” he said. His words reflected a mature outlook, showing his commitment to self-improvement and his determination to return to his best form.

Squad Changes Before the Champions Trophy

Although the Bangladesh squad for the Champions Trophy has already been named, there is still an opportunity for changes to be made before the tournament begins. He may be included and excluded till the last week of the Champions Trophy. In fact, the recent form of Litton Das has been breathtakingly good in BPL, which may lead selectors to review his exclusion from the final team. If he carries this kind of form in other domestic tournaments also, there may be a second thought to omit him.

Litton Das: Bangladesh’s Brighter Future

Litton Das’ explosive century in the Bangladesh Premier League has certainly turned heads and reminded everyone of his undoubted talent. His performance is not only a testament to his ability but also a timely reminder of his potential to play a key role in Bangladesh’s success on the international stage. If he can keep delivering such spectacular performances, there is a real possibility that he could be reintegrated into the Bangladesh team and become an essential part of the squad for upcoming international fixtures, including the Champions Trophy 2025.

Litton Das’ stunning knock in the BPL was much more than just a one-off achievement. It was a bold statement that reminded him of his abilities and the need to get better. Watching closely as the cricketing world is, it’s very clear that Litton hasn’t reached his potential yet. If he keeps up the form, he will very well be included in the Champions Trophy squad and be one of the stalwarts for Bangladesh in the coming years.

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