Litton Das
Bangladesh captain Litton Das choosing caution on World Cup-related questions. (Credits :"X")

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When the discussion turned to the prevailing political strain between India and Bangladesh, Litton Das maintained his guarded stance, reiterating that he was not in a position to speak on the issue.

Bangladesh skipper Litton Das refused to comment on the T20 World Cup 2026, describing the topic as unsafe to address. The development follows the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s request to move Bangladesh’s fixtures out of India, citing security-related concerns.

The sequence of events followed Mustafizur Rahman’s release from his IPL deal with Kolkata Knight Riders, a development that prompted the Bangladesh Cricket Board to formally approach the International Cricket Council seeking a relocation of venues. As things stand, the ICC is understood to be reluctant to alter the existing arrangements.

After Tuesday’s BPL fixture on January 20, Litton Das was asked to assess the nature of the pitches used in the tournament and whether they offered suitable preparation for the forthcoming ICC competition. The Bangladesh skipper, however, steered the conversation towards the uncertainty surrounding the team’s present circumstances.

“Are we even certain about playing the World Cup? From my perspective, there’s uncertainty everywhere. I believe the entire country feels the same right now. I know what you’re getting at, That is not safe for me. No answer,” Litton said.

When the discussion turned to the prevailing political strain between India and Bangladesh, Litton Das maintained his guarded stance, reiterating that he was not in a position to speak on the issue.

“It’s not something I can speak about safely. I have no comment, and I hope there are no hard feelings,” Litton said.

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