Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has levelled serious allegations against Pakistan star Mohammad Rizwan, accusing him of displaying “unprofessional behaviour” by refusing to shake hands with Bangladesh players after both Tests in the recently concluded series.
The comments come days after Bangladesh completed a dominant 2-0 sweep over Pakistan, extending their remarkable winning streak against their Asian rivals to four consecutive Test victories.
Litton Das Questions Rizwan’s Conduct
Speaking about the post-match incidents, Litton claimed that Rizwan failed to participate in the customary handshake sessions after both Test matches despite the rest of the Pakistan squad doing so.
“I disliked one thing. Whatever happens on the field, once the game is over, everyone should shake hands. After the first Test defeat, Rizwan didn’t come to shake our hands, which is very bad. No matter how big a player he is, that shouldn’t have happened, whether you lose or win,” Litton said.
The Bangladesh batter further alleged that the same situation was repeated after the second Test.
“He did the same thing in the second Test as well. He may have an issue with me, but the entire Bangladesh team did nothing to him. You didn’t show respect to the Bangladesh team,” he added.
Bangladesh Captain Calls Behaviour ‘Fully Unprofessional’
Litton stressed that mutual respect should remain a priority regardless of the result.
“The whole Pakistan team did handshakes with us. Only he didn’t. It was fully unprofessional of him. Both teams are playing for pride, but you should shake hands no matter the outcome. This act from Rizwan sticks out,” he stated.
His remarks have reignited discussions around sportsmanship and player conduct in international cricket.
Tension Began During the First Test
The relationship between Litton and Rizwan appeared strained during the opening Test when the two players were involved in a heated exchange on the field.
During the match, stump microphones captured Litton criticizing Rizwan for allegedly slowing down the game. The Bangladesh wicketkeeper was also heard making comments about Rizwan’s reputation during the tense encounter.
The incident quickly went viral on social media and became one of the major talking points of the series.
Why Litton Targeted Rizwan
Explaining the reason behind the on-field sledging, Litton revealed that he had already developed reservations about Rizwan before the series began.
“I know there are only two batters in the Pakistan team who can trouble us — Babar Azam and Rizwan. Rizwan’s average against us is very good, so he was already in my mind,” Litton explained.
He further claimed that an incident before the first Test changed his perception of the Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter.
“Before the first Test, there was an incident. He is an idol in Pakistan. I didn’t like that incident. From there, there was a question mark in my mind about him,” Litton said.
The Bangladesh player also alleged that Rizwan frequently slows down the game.
“You all know he likes to waste time. I was keeping wickets in extremely hot conditions and having a difficult time. At that moment, I decided to do something,” he added.
Bangladesh Continue Dominance Over Pakistan
Despite the controversy, Bangladesh’s performances on the field remained the biggest talking point of the series.
The hosts secured a convincing 2-0 victory, following up on their earlier Test successes against Pakistan. The result means Bangladesh have now won four consecutive Tests against Pakistan, underlining their growing strength in red-ball cricket.
The series victory is being viewed as one of Bangladesh’s most significant achievements in Test cricket and further strengthens their confidence ahead of future international assignments.
No Response Yet from Rizwan
As of now, Mohammad Rizwan and the Pakistan Cricket Board have not publicly responded to Litton Das’s allegations.
With the rivalry between the two teams becoming increasingly competitive, attention will now turn to their next meeting, where the aftermath of these remarks could add another layer of intrigue to the contest.
