Litton Das reveals Mohammad Rizwan refused to shake hands with Bangladesh players after Test series loss

Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das has revealed that Mohammad Rizwan refused to shake hands with the team after their 2-0 Test series whitewash of Pakistan.

The two wicketkeepers engaged in multiple wars of words when they faced off in the two Tests, which saw the Pakistan man engage in what was termed ‘unprofessional’ behaviour by Das.

“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 told Prothom Alo.

“The whole Pakistan team did handshakes with us. Only he (Rizwan) 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," said Litton.

The Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter said that Rizwan engaged in similar behaviour after the second Test as well. 

“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. When they play against us next time, should they have any expectation from us? You didn't show respect to the Bangladesh team,” he added.

Litton Das, Mohammad Rizwan involved in fiery spat

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On being asked why he sledged Rizwan, Das stated that Rizwan was singled out as one of the batters who could cause trouble to Bangladesh, and that he was focused on winning by disrupting Rizwan’s rhythm by going after him for ‘wasting’ time between innings. 

"I know there are only two batters in the Pakistan team that can trouble us. Babar Azam and Rizwan. Rizwan's average is high against Rizwan. That thing was going on in my mind. I am the captain of one format, and I am only concerned about making my team win.

“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. You all know he likes to waste time. I was behind the stumps, and the weather was so hot. I was having a big problem. At that time, I decided to do something,” he added.

Das had a brilliant series with the bat, scoring 126 and 69 in the second Test in Sylhet, which saw him pick up the Player of the Match award as Bangladesh won by 78 runs to complete a clean sweep.