{"id":18517,"date":"2024-12-09T12:29:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T06:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/?p=18517"},"modified":"2024-12-09T12:29:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T06:59:24","slug":"litton-das-faces-challenges-on-and-off-the-field-amid-odi-series-against-west-indies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/news\/litton-das-faces-challenges-on-and-off-the-field-amid-odi-series-against-west-indies-18517\/","title":{"rendered":"Litton Das: Challenges On and Off the Field Amid ODI Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Recently, Bangladeshi cricketer Litton Das found himself at the center of rumors regarding alleged threats to his safety. Social media was abuzz with claims that his home was attacked, largely fueled by his identity as a Hindu player in Bangladesh. However, Litton swiftly addressed the misinformation, stating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Dear countrymen, I would like to clarify that the news about an attack on our house is entirely false. My family and I are safe.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Litton emphasized unity and mutual respect, urging fans to focus on progress and avoid divisive narratives. Fact-checking agencies confirmed that the viral video of a house on fire was unrelated to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bangladeshi hindu cricketer Litton Das life is in danger reported by local news of Bangladesh. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/h6qTzFkjxU\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/h6qTzFkjxU<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ctrlmemes_\/status\/1820467656966693201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 5, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dip in Form During West Indies ODI Series<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While managing off-field rumors, Litton\u2019s on-field performance has also raised concerns. In the first ODI against West Indies, Litton was dismissed for just <strong>2 runs off 7 balls<\/strong>, contributing to Bangladesh&#8217;s narrow loss. His dismissal came in the 8th over when Romario Shepherd delivered a short-pitched ball that swung away, forcing an edge caught by Shai Hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1st ODI Match Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Team<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Score<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Result<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bangladesh<\/strong><\/td><td>294\/6 (50 overs)<\/td><td>West Indies won by 5 wickets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>West Indies<\/strong><\/td><td>295\/5 (47.4 overs)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Performances:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sherfane Rutherford:<\/strong> Scored a brilliant 113 runs off 80 balls (Man of the Match).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mehidy Hasan Miraz:<\/strong> Top-scored for Bangladesh with 74 runs off 101 balls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Litton Das\u2019 Struggles in Recent Matches<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Litton Das, one of Bangladesh\u2019s key players, has been under pressure due to prolonged poor form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last ODI Fifty:<\/strong> October 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recent Performances:<\/strong> Struggled in Tests and <a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/t20\/\">T20Is<\/a> as well, leading to speculation about his position in the team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Lies Ahead for Litton Das?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bangladesh will play two more ODIs in the series, and Litton has a crucial opportunity to regain form and prove his mettle. As one of the most talented batters in the squad, his resurgence is vital for the team\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite challenges on and off the field, Litton Das remains a symbol of resilience. His response to false rumors highlights his leadership and composure, qualities that could inspire a turnaround in his cricketing journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, Bangladeshi cricketer Litton Das found himself at the center of rumors regarding alleged threats to his safety. Social media was abuzz with claims that his home was attacked, largely fueled by his identity as a Hindu player in Bangladesh. 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