Litton Das may not have played a single match in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) this year, but the Bangladesh star still returned home with admiration and praise for the tournament and the team environment.

Litton had to leave the PSL early after suffering a fracture that ruled him out of action. Despite the setback, he remained deeply appreciative of the way his franchise handled the situation.

“They were very helpful and mentally very supportive,” Litton said after arriving in Dhaka. “They left the entire decision up to me—whether I wanted to stay or leave. They understood it would take time, and gave me the space to assess the pain and decide.”

With the recovery period expected to take a few weeks, Litton chose to return home and focus on rehabilitation ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming international fixtures.

“If it’s a fracture, healing takes time,” he added. “Even if it takes 2-3 weeks, returning to a major tournament without proper practice is very tough. Since there are important national games coming up, I felt recovery should be my priority.”

While Litton had played in the IPL before, this was his debut experience in the PSL—and it left a lasting impression, even if brief. “The environment was really good. A lot of big players are there, and the facilities are top-class,” he said. “I only got one day of practice, but from what I saw, everything from the setup to training was very well organized. The team was structured and professional.”

Litton acknowledged that he couldn’t fully gauge the match atmosphere or ground conditions without actually playing, but reiterated that the overall experience was promising. “Everyone knows the IPL is the top franchise league, but PSL too has a strong vibe. If I had played a couple of matches, I could’ve said more about the grounds. But in terms of facilities and team culture, it was very good.”

Litton also revealed that there’s growing interest among Pakistani fans in Bangladeshi players—particularly young pacer Nahid Rana. “There wasn’t a long conversation, but at the airport in Pakistan, people were asking about Bangladeshi players,” Litton said. “The PSL carries a huge vibe for them. They talked about Rana a lot. He bowled well in Tests against Pakistan and people remember him clearly. They were asking when he might come to play.”