Liton Das

Shakib Khan’s Dhaka Capitals to host showbiz-cricket crossover match

For over two decades, Shakib Khan has been a leading figure in the Dhallywood film industry. Recently, he has ventured into the world of cricket through his business enterprise, Remark-Herlan, which has acquired a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise named Dhaka Capitals. 

A renewed Liton surfaces

Reflecting on his experiences, Liton acknowledged the pressure that comes with the role, appearing to be coming into his own.

Now is the time to take responsibility: Liton 

Bangladesh batter Liton Das said it was time for the right-handed batter to take responsibility for his game. 

Team spirit emanates as Shanto reflects on 'greatest feat'

Murder-accused Shakib continues to have the support of his teammates, informed the Bangladesh captain. 

Defiant Liton stepped up ‘to take the game on’

If going against the grain is a sought-after trait when achieving a backs-to-the-wall turnaround, Liton mythically overcame his performance issues in Rawalpindi.

Liton hails ‘team effort’ in historic Test series win

“If you want to win a Test match then you have to bat, bowl, and field well. You saw in the first Test, the catch Zakir [Hossain] took and the one I caught off Babar [Azam]…brought the momentum.” said Liton during the post-match presentation.

Miraz put Pakistan on the backfoot with his shot-making: Liton

Liton Das paid credit to the contributions made by Miraz and Mahmud at the conclusion of play and said his innings was just behind his career-best hand of 141 against Sri Lanka in 2022.

Liton, Miraz turn the tide on Day 3

A day that had Bangladesh staring at ignominy in the morning ended with them in the ascendency, owing to the tremendous resolve of Liton Das and Mehedi Hasan Miraz as their historic stand fueled the tourists’ fightback on the third day of the second Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi yesterday.

From back foot to seizing opportunity

Liton demonstrated the shrewdness of his game during two immense partnerships: first with Miraz and then with an unlikely Hasan Mahmud.

June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023

Shakib, Liton granted NOC for GT20 Canada

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has handed NOC to star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and batter Liton Das to play the Global T20 League Canada, cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus told the media today.

June 17, 2023
June 17, 2023

Liton praises 'organised' Shanto 

Bangladesh's stand-in skipper, Liton Das, informed that he could not have asked for more after the way his sealed a record 546-run win over Afghanistan in the fourth day of the lone Test in Mirpur on Saturday.

June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023

Zahir gets Liton out cheaply

Bangladesh batter Liton Das was undone for a 15-ball nine by left-arm wrist-spinner Zahir Khan leaving Bangladesh five down for 290 after 63.1 overs for 15 runs on the first day of the only Test against Afghanistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. 

June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023

Bangladesh asked to bat first in Mirpur

These two teams have met once before in this format, with Afghanistan claiming victory in that memorable encounter in Chattogram back in 2019. 

June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023

Captain Liton up for Afghan challenge

"As the vice captain of a side, at times I had to act as the captain and lead the side for two or three overs when [Test skipper] Shakib [Al Hasan] was off the field. So, I was never worried about being the captain," a confident Liton asserted

June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023

We will like to take help of conditions from the first hour: Liton

Bangladesh’s captain for the one-off Test Liton Das was not feeling anything different than usual, standing in for regular skipper Shakib Al Hasan. The Mirpur track however may serve something different this time with Tigers banking on their pace attack which may be complemented by a green wicket.

June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023

Injury concerns ahead of Afghanistan Test

Bangladesh have a few injury worries to deal with as the one-off Test against Afghanistan approaches. ODI captain Tamim Iqbal and stand-in Test skipper Liton Das are battling with back issues. However, the injuries are not of an acute nature.

June 5, 2023
June 5, 2023

‘Challenging’ conditions shape Test squad

Liton Das is set to make his debut as Test captain, standing-in for Shakib Al Hasan who is out injured, as the Bangladesh squad was announced yesterday for the lone Test against Afghanistan, to be held in Dhaka from June 14.

May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023

Liton unfazed by form

Liton Das was in immense form last year across formats and consequently picked up the top Kool-BSPA (Bangladesh Sports Press Association) sports award yesterday at a ceremony held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital. The Bangladesh star batter has not shone in a similar way this year but said he was not worried about his current form.

May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023

Liton wins BSPA Sports Person of the Year 2022 award 

Bangladesh star batter Liton Das won the Sports Person of the Year 2022 prize of the Kool-BSPA sports award for his performances across formats, ahead of footballer Sabina Khatun, who won the Popular Choice Award, and archer Nasrin Akter during a ceremony at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel on Sunday.