Coach says Leighton's confidence has diminished
Own reporter, Dhaka
Reveal: 12 July 2021, 20: 1
Litton Das looking for himself lost. Photo: BCB
The captain could not lead the team from the front. Bangladesh Twenty20 captain Liton Das is not getting a place in the ODI squad. He also failed in the first Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka. Bangladesh coach is worried about Leighton. Phil Simmons is looking at Leighton's confidence enough.
In the first Twenty20 series in Parashu Candy, the wheel of Bangladesh started slowly with Leighton. Bangladesh T20 captain scored 5 runs in 5 balls. When the captain is looking for himself lost himself, who will guide the team? More rhythm after Leighton's departure. The next 20 balls fell 5 wickets, 20 runs. Runarat stands down from 3. Simmons did not deny that Leighton's confidence was on the floor. The head coach of the Bangladesh team said at a press conference in Dumbula today, “Okay, his (Leighton) confidence has dropped somewhat. But we know what he can do. We are doing a lot of work with him, so he can return to his best place. Hopefully, he will turn around in the next match – the guru will do well and prove his ability. '
Zakir Ali, a regular wicketkeeper in the ODI series, was not in the first Twenty20 series. He has created a mystery with his not playing. The coach explained Zakir, 'Zak's injury was before the ODI series. His condition will be seen tonight, then the decision will be made for tomorrow's match, whether he can play. '
About Zaker, the coach also said, 'Everyone should be realistic. Zak was hurt, so we had to play alternative players. In this format, someone is opening, someone is batting at five or six. The most important is to adapt. We had no other option in our hands – so a batter had to play. '
