Bangladesh Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto says the uncertainty surrounding his team's participation in next month's T20 World Cup in India is affecting the players' psychological well-being.

Bangladesh wrapped up an innings-and-47-run victory over Ireland inside four days in Sylhet, driven by Hasan Murad's four-wicket haul and dominant centuries from Mahmudul Hasan Joy and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto.

Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue to lead Bangladesh in Test cricket until the conclusion of the ongoing 20252027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

Bangladesh produced a dominant all-round performance to thrash West Indies by 179 runs in the series decider at Mirpur on Thursday.

Najmul Hossain Shanto has announced his decision to step down as Bangladeshs Test captain following the teams 1-0 series defeat in Sri Lanka

In-form opener Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 146 as Sri Lanka tightened their grip on the second Test against Bangladesh on day two in Colombo on Thursday.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights: Sri Lanka reached 290 for 2, with a lead of 43 runs at Stumps.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Sri Lanka's bowlers ensured the home side remained in firm control.

Bangladesh continued their dominance over Sri Lanka on the second day of the first Test on Wednesday, finishing at a commanding 484/9.

A record-breaking fourth-wicket partnership between captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim put Bangladesh in control at 292/3 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka