Liton's absence hurts us badly in 'do or die' clash: Simmons | Sports

DHAKA, Sept 26, 2025 (BSS)- Bangladesh Head Coach Phil Simmons believes that the absence of regular skipper Liton Das in the 'do or die' Asia Cup clash against Pakistan hurt their chance badly. Bangladesh eventually lost the game by 11 runs, despite restricting Pakistan to a meager 135-8. The defeat ruined their chance to seal the final.Liton sustained an injury during practice and ruled out of the game against India and Pakistan. He carried his good form in the Asia Cup making 273 runs altogether in the last five innings with two half-centuries. "Losing the captain in such good form is a big thing for us. When someone of his class is suddenly unavailable, the situation gets tough," Simmons said...