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Born in Dinajpur, Liton Das is a stylish right-handed opening batsman and wicket-keeper, widely regarded as one of Bangladesh’s most naturally gifted batters. He first caught attention as part of the Bangladesh U19 squads in the 2012 and 2014 World Cups, where he impressed with consistent performances. His standout showing in the 2014 edition — scoring 239 runs in four innings — marked him as a rising star in the national setup. Liton made his First-Class debut in 2011 for Rangpur Division and had a modest start, but quickly found his footing. His domestic career flourished, especially after the U19 World Cup, with standout seasons across formats. He finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the Dhaka Premier League (List A) and then topped the charts in the National Cricket League (First-Class), scoring over 1000 runs at an astonishing average of 85.33, including five centuries. He earned his Test debut against India in June 2015 and impressed with a fluent 44 off 45 balls. He followed it up with a maiden Test fifty against then-world number one South Africa, showing early signs of maturity in red-ball cricket. Though his Test career has been relatively steady, Liton has had a more turbulent time in the limited-overs formats, struggling with consistency and often rotating in and out of the side — especially with competition from Nurul Hasan for the wicket-keeper role. Liton returned to the Test team in 2017 for the Sri Lanka tour and gradually established himself in the longer format. A natural stroke-maker, Liton is known for his elegant timing, quick hands behind the stumps, and ability to shift pressure back onto the opposition. His ODI journey gained momentum after a defining moment in the 2018 Asia Cup final , where he smashed a brilliant century against India — one of the most memorable innings of his early career. That knock elevated his status ahead of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup , positioning him as both a reserve wicket-keeper and a frontline batting option. Heading into the 2019 World Cup, Liton carried good form from the preceding Ireland tri-series. Though he was unlikely to take the gloves, his clean and agile work behind the stumps added depth to the squad. Breaking into a settled lineup featuring stars like Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, and Mahmudullah was a challenge, but Liton remained a key squad member, ready to seize any opportunity.
