Cricket and chaos – Bangladesh are used to it, but Shanto wants out

Another Test match for Bangladesh, another major distraction. Shakib Al Hasan’s farewell-that-wasn’t and the messy handling of Chandika Hathurusinghe’s exit dominated the headlines around their previous Test, while the Test prior to this series, in Kanpur against India, had Shakib’s retirement news all over it. And now, they will play the second Test against South Africa in Chattogram with a reluctant captain.The situation is far from ideal – as if being 1-0 down at home wasn’t bad enough.Bangladesh aren’t great at recovering after losing a first Test either. The only time they have done it against a noteworthy opponent was eight years ago, when England were over. For them to get their act together will take a big effort, particularly from that same reluctant captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto.Shanto has informed the BCB that he wants to give up captaincy, across formats. It was only eight months ago that the BCB appointed him. He has reportedly said that among the reasons for his…