Litton ready for his new challenge
Litton Das, Cricfrenzy
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Litton Das, who was filling in for Shakib Al Hasan as captain for the one-off Test, was not feeling any different than usual.
Although there is no special feeling for now, it may be reserved for the first morning of the Test, when Litton will come down to toss with the captain's blazer as he said, 'Let's see, if that feeling comes when going to toss....'
Litton initially said he didn't have any 'special' feelings about it, but later added, “It's normal to feel well because being a Test player is a big thing, being the captain of the country is a bigger thing.”
Litton has already been part of the leadership of the Test team. Shakib was made captain with Litton as vice-captain.
It is natural that he will lead the Test team in Shakib's absence.
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Litton, however, said today, “I have had to already lead 2-3 overs when Shakib Bhai is not on the field as vice-captain.”
The Mirpur track, meanwhile, might have a different purpose this time because the Tigers are relying on their speed attack, which might be aided by a green wicket.
Liton suggested that the challenge will be challenging on grassy wicket.
"Mirpur always has had turning wickets when we played here. So, our challenge will be how to play better on grassy wicket and how we bowl. It's normal that we will have to play on a different kind of wicket for a team like this,” Litton said.
The stand-in captain wants to form the Test team with 5 bowlers.
“It depends on the wicket. If the wicket is good, I am in favor of 5 bowlers. Definitely the possibility of playing more than two pacers is high.”
