It is a break from the norm. Bangladesh often play with a Kookaburra ball. That’s the model they use for dwelling internationals and it was the model used within the Checks towards Pakistan as nicely. India, nonetheless, use SG balls for Take a look at cricket and there’s important distinction between the 2.
“The ball will probably be a distinct one in India,” Litton stated. “It’s a little tougher to play towards the SG ball. The Kookaburra ball is less complicated to play when it will get previous. It’s the reverse with the SG ball. It’s tougher to get away towards the previous ball when it is the SG.”
The white-ball gamers are reportedly coaching with Kookaburra balls because the T20Is that comply with the Checks in India will probably be performed with the Kookaburra.
“We performed good cricket towards Pakistan however it’s already up to now,” Litton stated. “It is crucial for us to look ahead. We’ll want your (media’s) assist. It could be useful if you happen to do not discuss in regards to the Pakistan collection. As a participant, it’s already up to now for me.”
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There may be usually lots of focus from the Bangladesh followers on matches that their workforce performs towards India and Pakistan and these video games are coming back-to-back as nicely. The one earlier event when Bangladesh performed back-to-back collection towards Pakistan and India was in 2015 however each had been at dwelling, not like this time when each collection are happening abroad. Litton understood that followers will probably be watching with nice expectations however he refused to see it as a burden.
“It’s inspiring that folks will know you if you happen to do nicely,” he stated. “There’s nothing higher than that. I do not assume it’s strain. We’re bettering in Checks, so we’ve to grow to be extra constant within the format. That is the principle problem.”
Litton’s function within the workforce as a lower-middle-order batter fits his pure sport, the place generally he finally ends up with the tail and has no alternative however to go for his photographs. However he did present he had different gears as nicely, batting for almost six hours to dig Bangladesh out of a gap in Rawalpindi.
“I’ve to take duty now,” he stated. “It’s the proper time. I’ve been enjoying for ten years, so there was some expertise. I attempt to rating off deliveries that I imagine are there to hit. Scoring runs is extra essential as of late. I believe I bat in the identical means that the majority batters method the sport.
Litton realises that the best way he performs comes with a little bit of danger however additionally it is how he is discovered success. “If it offers me extra likelihood to get out, it additionally offers me lots of alternatives to attain runs,” he stated. “I often get to bat with (Mehidy Hasan) Miraz. Generally I bat with Shakib bhai (Shakib Al Hasan) or Mushfiq bhai (Mushfiqur Rahim). If I do not play my photographs, the workforce rating will not go anyplace. I wish to play like this. I attempt to play the best way I bat in coaching.”
Bangladesh are scheduled to depart for India on September 15 to play two Checks in Chennai (September 19 to 23) and Kanpur (September 27 to October 1), each a part of the World Take a look at Championship. The three T20Is that comply with will probably be held in Gwalior (October 6), Delhi (October 9) and Hyderabad (October 12).
Mohammad Isam is ESPNcricinfo’s Bangladesh correspondent. @isam84
