IPL 2023: Big Blow To KKR as Litton Das Returned To Bangladesh Due To Family Emergency

Litton Das had to leave the Kolkata Knights Riders' camp mid-season and return back to Bangladesh due to a family medical emergency. Nitish Rana-led KKR will most likely be missing the services of the wicket-keeper batter for the remainder of the ongoing edition of the IPL 2023. KKR sitting in the 7th position of the points table after playing 8 matches so far. They will face Gujarat Titans on 29th April, Saturday.

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"Litton Das had to return to Bangladesh earlier today (Friday 28 April) due to an urgent family medical emergency. Our wishes go out to him and his family to make it through this difficult time," said KKR in a released statement.

Nitish Rana-led Kolkata Knight Riders will take Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans at the Eden Garden in Kolkata on Saturday. This will be their second time meeting IPL 2023. The first one was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where Rinku Singh created the iconic moment by smashing five consecutive sixes in the final over and led KKR to a thrilling victory.

GT will try to take revenge for the loss they suffered at their home and once again regain the top spot in the points table. KKR returned to the winning path after defeating RCB in their previous contest. Each game is crucial for the Knights in order to find a spot in the top four of the points table.