Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan (R) watches the ball after enjoying a shot as Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper Litton Das reacts in the course of the fifth day of the primary Take a look at cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan on the Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Stadium in Mirpur on Might 12, 2026. — AFP
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has criticised Pakistan star Mohammad Rizwan for allegedly declining post-match handshakes, calling the behaviour “unprofessional” and disrespectful after each Exams towards Pakistan.
Tensions between the 2 gamers got here to the floor in the course of the second Take a look at in Sylhet, the place they had been concerned in a heated on-field trade.
The incident occurred within the 72nd over of Pakistan’s innings when Rizwan raised issues about motion close to the sightscreen. Litton questioned the delay, resulting in a quick argument earlier than umpire Richard Kettleborough stepped in to calm the state of affairs.
Talking at an occasion organised by a Bangladeshi media outlet, Das revealed that Rizwan’s actions after the matches had left an enduring impression on him.
Pakistan’s Muhammad Rizwan performs a shot in the course of the fourth day of the second Take a look at cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan on the Sylhet Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Might 19, 2026. — PCB
The Bangladesh batter instructed that even when Rizwan had a private subject with him, refusing to participate within the conventional post-match handshake confirmed an absence of respect in direction of the complete Bangladesh facet.
“He might have an issue with me, but the whole Bangladesh team didn’t do anything to him. What should we expect from him next time? He didn’t show respect to our team,” he added, recalling the second Take a look at.
Regardless of his criticism, Das acknowledged Rizwan’s significance to Pakistan’s batting line-up, alongside former captain Babar Azam.
“I knew only Babar and Rizwan could really trouble us. Rizwan’s record against Bangladesh is very strong, and that stayed in my mind,” he stated.
Das additionally admitted Bangladesh had particularly focused Rizwan in the course of the collection.
“He’s a big deal in Pakistan, but something happened that I didn’t like. Ever since, I had a question mark about him. Plus, everyone knows Rizwan takes his time between balls. I was keeping wickets in that heat, and it was tough. So I decided to do something about it,” he concluded.
