Litton Das Set for New Middle-Order Role in Pakistan Series

This decision aims to fill the massive experience void left in the middle order following the retirements of stalwarts Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad after the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Litton, who has scored all five of his ODI centuries as an opener, recently batted at the number 5 spot during a practice match against the BCL All Stars XI to prepare for this transition. Coach Salahuddin emphasized that "the team is bigger than the individual," noting that Litton's success in Test cricket—where he often bats at five or six—proves he has the temperament to anchor the innings when the ball is older and the field is spread.

The coaching staff is drawing confidence from Litton's performance in the 2019 World Cup, where he played a match-winning unbeaten 94 against the West Indies while batting at number 6. With the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on the horizon, the BCB views this series as a vital opportunity to stabilize a new-look middle order that can guide the Tigers through their current transitional phase.