Bangladesh star batter Litton Das will miss the opening match of the Asia Cup. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) followed the 'hybrid model' mainly because India did not want to go to Pakistan. That's why the pressure on the cricketers will be more. Bangladesh's first match will be in Sri Lanka. And the second is in Pakistan.

Bangladesh will play against Sri Lanka on their ground. On the other hand, the second match will be against Afghanistan in Pakistan. Litton will not be able to play against the Lankans as he could not go with the team due to a fever.

But he will join before the second match by flying directly to Pakistan. Litton's issue has been confirmed to BDCricTime by team sources.

Originally, the team flew to the Asia Cup on August 27. Litton could not go with the team on the first day due to a fever. He was supposed to go to Sri Lanka the next day. However, he did not go even that day due to an increased fever.

There was concern whether Litton would be able to play in the Asia Cup. Saif Hassan who was on standby was called as his replacement but he was suffering from physical illness and fever also.

Because of which BCB had to drop Saif from the options. However, the name of Zakir Hasan was discussed. It was thought that if Litton's condition did not improve eventually, Zakir would go to play in the tournament.

However, the team management has informed that no backup cricketer will be taken. Litton will join the team ahead of the match against Afghanistan. The Tigers' second match will be on September 3 in Lahore.