Clashes erupted outside Shere Bangla National Stadium on Sunday between supporters and opponents of Shakib Al Hasan. Pro-Shakib group demanded his reinstatement in the Test squad against South Africa,

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has said Shakib Al Hasan's absence from what should have been his farewell Test was "unfortunate," but urged his team to focus on the task at hand - the first match against South Africa starting on Monday.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto emphasizes the team's focus on South Africa in the absence of Shakib al Hasan for the upcoming Test series. Bangladesh will also adjust to interim coach Phil Simmons after Chandika Hathurusingha's suspension for alleged misconduct,

Najmul Hossain Shanto added humour to the pre-match press conference while taking on the apology message dropped by Shakib Al Hasan on his social media account.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his men were focused on the challenge of South Africa rather than their missing all-rounder Shakib al Hasan ahead of Monday's first Test