Litton Das named Bangladesh skipper for remaining two ODIs against Afghanistan

Bangladesh's opening batter, Litton Das has been named the ODI captain for the remaining two ODIs against Afghanistan. The first ODI was won by the Blue Brigade, Afghans. After the first game, the home team, Bangladesh's now-former skipper Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement. Das has led the team on an interim basis on a few occasions.

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The Blue Brigade is leading the three-match ODI series by 1-0. The home team will need to win the upcoming game to keep the series alive. Meanwhile, Iqbal, announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 33 said he doesn't want to mention the reasons he is retiring.

"This is the end for me," Tamim said. "I have given my best. I have tried my best. I am retiring from international cricket from this moment. Yesterday against Afghanistan was my last international game. It was not a sudden decision. I was thinking about the different reasons. I don't want to mention here. I have spoken to my family members about it. I thought this is the right time for me to retire from international cricket."

Notably, BCB chief Najmul Hassan had called Iqbal, an unprofessional player.

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"The captain is saying before the first match of the series that he is not fit but he will play," Hassan told Bengali daily Protidiner Bangladesh. "He will understand his fitness by playing the match. It is not a professional attitude. I don't know why Tamim would say such a thing. I spoke to the coach who is not used to such behaviour. He is upset. Tamim has to tell us clearly what he wants to do. I will go to Chattogram to watch the match.