**Asia Cup: Injury Scare for Bangladesh as Litton Das Struggles**

*By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 23, 2025, 02:07 PM*

Bangladesh face a potential injury setback ahead of their crucial Super Four clash against India. Captain Litton Das suffered a back strain during a training session at the ICC Academy Ground on September 22.

The injury occurred when Litton felt discomfort on the left side of his waist while attempting a square cut in the nets. After experiencing the pain, he promptly withdrew from the session and was assessed by team physio Bayzid ul Islam.

### Medical Assessment Pending

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official told Cricbuzz, “We will have a look at him (Litton) today because from outside he looks quite okay, but we need to conduct a medical assessment before making a final call.” Although Litton did not show major signs of discomfort after the incident, his absence in the upcoming match would be a significant blow for Bangladesh.

### Leadership Void for Bangladesh

If Litton Das is ruled out, Bangladesh could face a leadership crisis. The BCB has not yet named a deputy captain for the tournament, creating uncertainty about who would lead the side in his absence.

Despite this injury scare, Bangladesh started their Super Four campaign on a strong note, securing a convincing victory over Sri Lanka.

### Litton Das’s Form in the Tournament

Litton’s performance so far in the Asia Cup has been somewhat inconsistent. After a match-winning 59 against Hong Kong in Bangladesh’s opener, he scored 28 against Sri Lanka. However, he then managed just 9 runs versus Afghanistan and 23 in another game against Sri Lanka, showing a tendency to throw away his starts.

Bangladesh will be hoping for a speedy recovery for their captain as they prepare for their high-stakes encounter against India.
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