DHAKA, Aug 29, 2023 (BSS)- Opener Liton Das is all set to miss Bangladesh's
opening game in Asia Cup after failing to recover from his illness.

Bangladesh will open their Asia Cup, taking on co-host Sri Lanka on Thursday
at Pallekele.

Since he is yet to board the flight, there is no chance that he can play the
opening game.

"He was supposed to board the flight today but unfortunately he is yet to
recover from the fever he suffered all of a sudden," selector of Bangladesh
Cricket Board (BCB) Habibul Bashar Sumon said here today.

"We are waiting for his update. When he will recover, he will board the
flight. But it is certain he won't play the first game."

BCB's medical department said Liton had undergone a test today and his
overall situation will depend on the result of this test.

As Liton is going to miss the first game, it means, Bangladesh would have to
play two openers with limited International exposure. Naim Sheikh played only
four ODIs while Tanzid Hasan Tamim is yet to make his debut.

But the BCB is hopeful that Liton will play the second match against
Afghanistan in Lahore on September 3 and in that case, he will fly to
Pakistan directly.