Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer (Batsman- Wicket-keeper) |
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Date of Birth | 13/10/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Dinajpur, Rangpur, Bangladesh |
Latest News about Litton Das
2026
Litton Das publicly questioned Bangladesh's decision to boycott the 2026 T20 World Cup in India, arguing that the team had previously played in Pakistan under worse security conditions and should have competed in India.
04/05/2025
Litton Das was appointed as the permanent captain of Bangladesh's T20I team, with the role set to run through the T20I World Cup 2026. The appointment followed Bangladesh's 3-0 T20I whitewash of West Indies in December 2024, which strengthened his case for the leadership role.
12/01/2025
Litton Das was left out of Bangladesh's Champions Trophy 2025 squad because of poor recent ODI form. On the same day, he responded with an unbeaten 125 off 55 balls for Dhaka Capitals in the Bangladesh Premier League, helping drive a record total of 254/1.
2025
Litton Das was targeted by fans during a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match in 2025 due to his religious beliefs as a Hindu, sparking controversy and discussion about religious intolerance in Bangladeshi cricket.
2025
Litton Das was ruled out of Bangladesh's away series against Afghanistan in 2025 due to a back injury, with officials estimating a recovery timeline of at least three weeks.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name: Litton Kumer Das | |
| Other Name: Liton Das |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion/Religious Views | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 27/07/2019 |
Family
| Father | Bacchu Das |
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| Mother | Anita Das |
| Siblings | Bappy Das (Amateur cricketer) |
| Spouse | Devashri Biswas Sonchita |
| Children | He does not have any children. |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #16 (Bangladesh) | ||||||
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| Coach/Mentor | Abu Samad Mithu | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right arm Offbreak | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Straight Drive | ||||||
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| Awards |
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| Current Role | Captain of Bangladesh T20I team (permanent basis from 04/05/2025 up to T20I World Cup 2026) |
Favourites
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| Cricket Ground | Lord's Cricket Ground, London | ||||
| Format | ODI |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Litton Das is a Bangladeshi cricketer recognized for his powerful hitting skills. | |
| 2. He has represented the national team in all cricket formats and consistently performed well. | |
| 3. He started playing cricket with a tennis ball in his hometown and was inspired by his brother's coaching under Abu Samad Mithu. | |
| 4. During the 2014 Under-19 World Cup, he scored 239 runs in 4 matches. | |
| 5. In the 2016-2017 domestic season, he emerged as the top run-scorer with 752 runs in 14 matches. | |
| 6. Litton Das achieved his first half-century in his second test match against South Africa. | |
| 7. He recorded his maiden test century in 2021 against Pakistan, scoring 114 runs. | |
| 8. His first ODI century came in the 2018 Asia Cup final against India, where he made 121 runs. | |
| 9. During the 2019 ICC World Cup, he amassed 184 runs in 5 matches, ranking as Bangladesh's third-highest run-scorer. | |
| 10. In 2018, he hit his first T20I half-century with 61 runs off 32 balls. | |
| 11. In the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, he scored 133 runs in 8 matches. | |
| 12. During the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup, he was the second-highest run-scorer for Bangladesh with 127 runs. | |
| 13. Litton Das was appointed as the vice-captain of the Bangladesh test team on 2 June 2022. | |
| 14. He suffered a concussion in a 2019 test match against India and returned to play after a short break due to discomfort. | |
| 15. In 2022, he sustained a hamstring injury while playing against Zimbabwe but recovered within 3-4 weeks. | |
| 16. He generously donated half of his monthly salary to the Bangladesh government during the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 17. Litton Das showcases his love for animals on social media by sharing pictures with them. | |
| 18. He made his first-class debut for Dhaka Division during the 2011-12 National Cricket League season. | |
| 19. He represented Bangladesh at the 2012 and 2014 Men's Under-19 World Cups with an average over 50 in both editions. | |
| 20. He amassed 1024 runs in the 2014-15 National Cricket League and finished as the highest run-getter in the competition. | |
| 21. He captained Comilla Victorians in the 2024 Bangladesh Premier League and led them to the final. |