Bangladesh opener Litton Das has issued an apology over his rude behaviour with journalists in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India.

Das, who has represented Bangladesh in 39 Tests, 80 ODIs and 73 T20Is so far, was not pleased with the presence of the media persons in the team hotel lobby. Subsequently, he lodged a complaint with the security guard.

The journalists were clicking pictures of the cricketers from a long distance when the controversy erupted.

Taking to social media platform Facebook, Litton Das on Monday (October 16) wrote: “I apologise whole-heartedly for the incident that took place in the team hotel yesterday. Actually, I did not realise that a lot of journalists were present there. I am extremely sorry for the sudden mishap. I am always respectful towards the media. Journalists have played a big role in the development of Bangladesh cricket.”

Earlier, a veteran journalist named Aasif Iqbal slammed Litton Das for his conduct, saying that the latter can't take out the frustration of his performance on media persons.

“It was rude behaviour from Litton. We were insulted in some way and it was not possible for us to accept it. Journalists will be there where Bangladesh cricket goes. The ICC had allowed us to talk to the players. Taskin (Ahmed) and Mahmudullah talked to us, but the way Litton behaved was unacceptable. He then asked the security what the mediapersons were doing. Just because he is not scoring runs doesn’t mean that he will misbehave with us,” the journalist told Daily Cricket.

Widely regarded as one of Bangladesh’s finest batting talents, Litton Das has failed to set the World Cup stage on fire thus far. The right-hander has amassed 89 runs from three innings at an average of 29.67 with a top score of 76 against England.

Litton Das will be next seen in action against hosts India in Pune on Thursday (October 19).