Dhaka, June 23 -- Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has refused to confirm or deny media reports that he plans to quit the post after the ongoing two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Speaking to reporters at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo ahead of the second and final Test, he said he remained focused on the immediate task at hand, brushing aside questions about his potential resignation.

"There's a lot of talk going on, as always," he said with a smile. "But I don't want to comment on that now. As captain and as a batter, my focus is to finish this Test well."

Speculation about Najmul's intent to quit the Test captaincy intensified after his abrupt removal as ODI captain earlier this month.

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