Najmul Hossain Shanto endured another disappointing outing as Bangladesh captain was dismissed cheaply on the third morning of the second Test against Pakistan at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.

Pakistan pacer Khurram Shahzad struck a crucial blow in the opening hour after trapping Shanto lbw for 15 off 46 deliveries.

The dismissal came after Shahzad repeatedly tested the left-hander with deliveries on a probing length outside off stump. One such ball jagged back sharply and stayed low as Shanto attempted to work it across the line through midwicket. The ball struck him flush on the front pad, prompting a loud appeal from the Pakistan players.

Although Shanto reviewed the decision after a brief discussion with Mushfiqur Rahim, replays confirmed there was no bat involved and ball-tracking showed the delivery crashing into leg stump, leaving the on-field decision unchanged.

Shanto’s dismissal was another setback for the Bangladesh skipper, who had also failed to convert his start in the first innings, managing 29 runs. The twin failures came after his impressive performances in the opening Test at Mirpur, where he scored 101 and 87.

Bangladesh resumed the third day on 110 for three in their second innings, with Shanto unbeaten on 13. Following his departure, Litton Das, fresh from his century in the first innings, joined Mushfiqur at the crease as the hosts looked to build a commanding lead.

Bangladesh had progressed to 126 for four, extending their overall lead to 172 runs against Pakistan.