Sehwag, Shakib refused to comment on the Indian vice-captain's remark but said Australia and South Africa are better sides than Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men.
"I don't want to comment on what Sehwag said, we want to concentrate on cricket. It was his thought and it is up to him to say what he wants to say," Shakib said.
But, asked about his views on India being the world number one Test side, Shakib said, "India are world number one Test side as of now. They are playing well and they have a very good batting line-up. But Australia and South Africa are better sides (than India). That is what I think."
The war of words between the two sides, however, has provided some spice to the low-profile two-match Test series starting with the first game at the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket stadium on Sunday.
Asked if Bangladesh was an ordinary side as has been termed by Sehwag, Shakib said his side has played well against some good teams and can win the first Test if their key batsmen and bowlers come up with some fine performance.
"We played well against some good sides. We won against West Indies (in July last year). If our key players come up with some good performance we can even win the Test," said Shakib, who had earlier said that a draw in the first Test would be a good result for his side.
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