BCB Always Had Faith in Litton

A recent public statement by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Minhajul Abedin Nannu has stirred fresh debate around the team's most mercurial talent. Nannu insisted that the board has always retained faith in Litton Das despite his chronic inconsistency since the very start of his career. After a lean Test series against Australia and a first innings failure against Afghanistan, Litton silenced critics with a century in the second innings, a knock that showcased his true ability. Nannu noted that Litton's potential was hard to gauge initially, but nobody ever doubted his technique or game sense. This remark is a window into BCB's selection philosophy: standing beside a talented cricketer is paramount. At 29, Litton is in his theoretical batting peak, and the BCB's patience may be well-timed. Drawing a Test series against Australia was a major team achievement, yet Litton failed in that same series. The Afghanistan century, therefore, can be viewed as a response innings that signals temperament and adaptability rather than just a purple patch. However, declaring a career turnaround on the back of a single century is risky. The BCB's public backing is also a soft signal to the selection committee to stay patient with Litton. Bangladesh's batting order appears structurally dependent on Litton, essentially because no comparable replacement exists, which exposes a fragility in the setup. If Litton can sustain his form, Bangladesh's batting identity and commercial value will both strengthen.