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BA vs SA 1st Test LIVE: Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto said that his men were focused on the challenge of South Africa rather than missing their all-rounder Shakib al Hasan ahead of Monday’s first Test in Mirpur.
The two-Test series is the first international cricket fixture in Bangladesh since a student-led revolution toppled premier Sheikh Hasina two months back.
The series carries points towards the World Test Championship, with the final in England in 2025. South Africa are sixth in the standings with Bangladesh seventh.
Can the hosts inspire themselves to a win in familiar conditions, or will the Proteas put their opponents into more misery after a 0-2 series defeat to India? Follow all LIVE Updates here: