Bangladesh's Asia Cup 2025 campaign has been potentially dealt a significant blow with captain Litton Das suffering a back injury during a training session ahead of their crucial Super Four match against India. The extent of the injury is currently uncertain, leaving his availability for the important clash in doubt.

The incident occurred on September 22 at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. Litton Das experienced discomfort in his left side while attempting a square cut. He was promptly assessed by team physio Bayzid ul Islam and was forced to withdraw from the session early. A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official stated that while Litton seemed "okay" initially, a thorough medical assessment would be conducted to determine the severity of the injury before making any final decisions.

Litton Das is a vital component of Bangladesh's batting lineup, especially at the top of the order. He is also the second top run-scorer for Bangladesh in the tournament, with 119 runs in four matches. His potential absence would leave a massive gap, forcing a reshuffle of the batting order and placing additional pressure on the middle order.

If Litton is ruled out, a leadership void would also need to be filled, as Bangladesh has not named a vice-captain for the tournament. This leaves the team management with a critical decision on who will lead the team against a strong Indian side. Senior players like Shakib or Mushfiqur could be potential options to step up.

Bangladesh kicked off their Super Four campaign with a victory against Sri Lanka. However, Litton's injury casts a shadow over their upcoming games, especially against an undefeated India.

India and Bangladesh will face off in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 Match 4 on September 24 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India has been dominant in the tournament, winning all their matches. Bangladesh will aim to disrupt India's momentum.

India has historically dominated Bangladesh in T20Is, winning 16 out of 17 matches. Bangladesh's only T20I win over India came in 2019 during a bilateral series.

Ahead of the Super Four match, Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons stated that his team has the ability to beat India. He emphasized that the game is played on the day, and past results do not matter. Spinner Sheikh Mahedi Hasan also emphasized Bangladesh's calm approach, stating that they are not overawed by the opposition.

As the match approaches, the Bangladesh team and fans are awaiting the medical assessment results to determine Litton Das's availability. His presence or absence could significantly impact Bangladesh's chances against India in this crucial Super Four encounter.

Disclaimer: This article is based on news reports available as of September 23, 2025, and further updates may occur.