Litton Das slams Mohammad Rizwan over handshake snub after Test defeat
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Bangladesh’s Victory Marred by Controversy
Bangladesh’s dominance over Pakistan in Test cricket has continued in recent meetings between the two sides. The Tigers have now won four consecutive Tests against Pakistan, including a memorable series whitewash that remains fresh in the minds of fans.
However, one moment from the recent Sylhet Test has continued to draw attention even after the match ended.
Heated Exchange Between Litton Das and Mohammad Rizwan
During the game, Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das and Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan were involved in a heated exchange on the field. The incident began when Litton became frustrated with what he felt was unnecessary time-wasting from Rizwan.
In an interview with the Bangladeshi daily Prothom Alo, Litton said emotions can run high during a match, but he was disappointed by Rizwan’s actions after the game. “A lot of things happen in the heat of the moment,” Litton said. “But the thing that bothered me the most was that after they lost the first Test, he didn’t come to shake hands with us. I think that’s very disappointing.”
Importance of Sportsmanship in Cricket
The Bangladesh star said that regardless of a player’s reputation or status, showing respect after a match is an important part of the game. “No matter how big a player you are, you will win some matches and lose some matches. At the end of the game, you should come out and shake hands with everyone,” he added.
Litton also claimed that the same thing happened after the second Test. “He did the same after the second Test. The match ended, but he didn’t come onto the field to shake hands. Maybe he had an issue with me, but he didn’t have a problem with the entire Bangladesh team.”
Impact on Future Encounters
The wicketkeeper-batter questioned how such behavior could affect relationships between players in future encounters. “Do you think there will be the same level of respect the next time we play against him? There shouldn’t be. Because at the end of the day, he didn’t show that respect to the Bangladesh team.”
