No point in me resigning as captain – Litton Das

Litton Das Refuses to Resign After Bangladesh’s Bronze‑Medal Loss

Bangladesh’s captain Litton Das ruled out stepping down despite the team’s 63‑run defeat to Sri Lanka in the Asian Games bronze‑medal match.

• Match result: Sri Lanka 215/7 (65 by Tharindu Ratnayake) beat Bangladesh 152 all out.
• Bangladesh’s performance: Bowled well in the first eight overs but could not contain Ratnayake’s counter‑attack. The batting line‑up collapsed, with Das scoring 2 and 0 in the two games.
• Captain’s stance:
  

  “My performance was not up to the mark, but I don’t want to resign. Cricket has ups and downs; we’ll keep trying.”

Discipline Issue

Reports surfaced that several Bangladeshi players left the team hotel without permission. Das explained:

“The practice facilities were inadequate and the food provided by the federation/Asian Games was unsuitable. Players needed to go out for proper meals and training, which is why they stepped out.”

Key Takeaways for Writers

• Emphasise Das’s decision to stay on as captain and his acknowledgment of personal form.
• Highlight Ratnayake’s decisive 65‑run innings that swung the bronze match.
• Note the off‑field controversy over hotel facilities and player welfare.

These points provide a concise, news‑ready foundation for a cricket article.