Litton Das Takes Dig at Selection Panel for Dropping Shamim Hossain for Ireland T20Is
Samira Vishwas
Tezzbuzz|26-11-2025
Litton Das has taken a dig at the national selection panel led by Gazi Ashraf after the omission of Shamim Patowary for the T20I series in the Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025.
Shamim, who failed to cut the T20I squad, scored four ducks in his last eight games while scoring only two runs in his last four games.
In 2025, Shamim has played 24 T20Is and managed to score only 261 runs at an average of 1535 and a strike rate of 121.39.
Speaking to the reporters Bangladesh T20I captain Litton Das said, “”Of course it would’ve been better if he (Shamim) was here. But it’s not my call – it’s the selectors’ call. I wasn’t informed about Shamim being dropped.”
“I always thought a captain should know which player is coming in or going out. I don’t see a reason behind his exclusion. Whoever is in the 15-man squad is capable – still, yes, having Shamim would’ve been good.
“I’ve been clearly told by the selectors and the board that I have to work with whichever team is given to me. So I no longer have a say on who I want or don’t want,” he said. “I always believed a captain had a role in shaping the squad, but now it seems I just have to get the best out of the team I’m given,” he added.
Bangladesh Cricket Team (image: X)
Litton Das said that communication is key between the selection panel, head coach and captain.
“I won’t call it insulting, but yes, the coach and captain should be aware. We are not aware of anything. And if the same thing happens in the World Cup, I’ll still just work with the team I’m given.
“It won’t disrupt the team, but it is disappointing. Not every player performs in every series. We tried to build a settled squad. Shamim gave us exactly what we needed in a few series. So yes, his exclusion is disappointing for him – and as captain, for me too. I’m sorry I couldn’t back him more when he struggled,” said Litton Das.
“Basically, it’s a normal practice that we talk – meaning the selection panel talks – before announcing the final declared team. We are often aligned in those discussions with them, the conversations they have sometimes match with mine, sometimes they don’t,” said Ashraf.
“And in this series what happened – I think on Day 4 of the Test match, Litton came to our selectors’ room because we had communicated. We had a chat with him.””What the selectors felt is that, based on his recent performances, Shamim doesn’t deserve a chance in the first two matches. A message has to be sent – someone needs to improve. It’s as simple as that. This is always the process. We take the opinions of the captain and coach, and then we make the call.”
