According to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Litton was diagnosed with viral fever, and his body weakness was so severe that he had to be ruled out of the tournament. It is unclear if he will return to the squad after recovering. Anamul Haque had last played an ODI in the home series against India in December.

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Breaking News!

Liton Das has been ruled out of Bangladesh's squad for the #AsiaCup2023 due to viral fever.

Anamul Haque Bijoy has been named as his replacement. pic.twitter.com/AWZJzSoFx1

— Cricket97 (@cricket97bd) August 30, 2023

“He (Anamul) has been in the runs in domestic cricket. We have continued to monitor him in the Bangladesh Tigers program. He was always in our consideration,” said Minhajul Abedin, Chairman of the National Selection Panel.

“Due to Litton’s unavailability, we needed a top-order batter who could keep wicket, and Anamul got the nod.”

BREAKING: Litton Das has been ruled out of the #AsiaCup2023 due to a viral fever.

Top-order batter Anamul Haque has been named as his replacement in Bangladesh's squad pic.twitter.com/fj6fxtjsvj

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) August 30, 2023

According to the Asia Cup schedule 2023, Bangladesh has clubbed alongside Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in Group B. After playing their first game on Thursday in Pallekele, they will fly to Lahore for the next group game against Afghanistan.