Shakib Al Hasan, the star Bangladesh all-rounder, has been asked to undergo an official review of his bowling action by the England and Wales Cricket Board
Though Shanto will lead the squad against Afghanistan, the BCB has yet to announce a long-term decision on his captaincy or the squad for the West Indies tour later in November.
Keshav Maharaj's five-wicket haul sealed South Africa's biggest ever Test win, thrashing Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs inside three days and giving the tourists a 2-0 series sweep Thursday.
Since the Awami League government was overthrown on August 5 following a violent student uprising, none of these directors have attended BCB meetings.
It was the equal third-most amount of sixes ever achieved in one innings in men's Test cricket.
Bangladesh lost four wickets in their first seven overs in a hapless reply to South Africa's mammoth first innings of 575-6 at stumps on day two of the second and final Test.
De Zorzi, Stubbs, and Mulder scored their maiden centuries in their fifth, eighth, and sixteenth Tests respectively
Bangladesh vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights: Bangladesh lost four wickets in their first seven overs in a hapless reply to South Africa's mammoth first innings of 575-6 at stumps.
De Zorzi was unbeaten at stumps on 141, with 10 fours and three sixes, and will resume alongside David Bedingham on 18.
BAN vs SA Live Streaming 2nd Test: Bangladesh will be determined to level the series against South Africa in the second and final Test in Chattogram.
Mahidul Islam Ankon has been called up as Jaker's replacement, marking his first inclusion in the Bangladesh Test squad.
Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam said that he is prepared to take the Test captaincy role after playing international cricket for a decade amid uncertainty over Najmul Hossain Shanto's leadership future
The Bangladesh Cricket Board had appointed Najmul as captain across formats for a year in February 2024, with plans for him to lead the team in the Champions Trophy next year.
The second Test between Bangladesh and South Africa will be played from October 29 in Chattogram.
Bangladesh vs South Africa, 1st Test Day 4, Highlights: South Africa won the first Test against Bangladesh by seven wickets before lunch on day four Thursday
Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed said he believed his side could still snatch its first ever Test win against the visitors.
Embarrassed with his performances against Bangladesh, Sanju Samson couldn't even make eye contact with India head coach Gautam Gambhir.
"It is probably the toughest conditions I have played under in terms of heat and humidity," South Africa centurion Kyle Verreynne said.