Asia Cup 2023: Litton Das ruled out of tournament due to viral fever

Litton Das, star wicketkeeper-batter for Bangladesh, didn't travel to Sri Lanka for Bangladesh's opening match in the Asia Cup.

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Anamul Haque Bijoy, a 30-year-old right-handed batter, is named as Litton's replacement by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

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Anamul has played 44 ODIs, scored 1254 runs, including three hundreds, with his last appearance in December against India.

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Anamul is set to join the Bangladesh team in Sri Lanka on Wednesday for the tournament.

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Bangladesh faces Sri Lanka in their opening match on Thursday in Pallekele, Kandy.

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