Uncertainty reigns

Many may be anticipating another Chris Gayle storm but there are concerns that weather may spoil today's Qualifier-2 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) between Comilla Victorians and Rangpur Riders, scheduled to start at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur from 6:00pm.

Due to a depression in the Bay rain may continue today, but Abdur Rahman, a meteorologist of the Dhaka met, said it would not be unlikely to see clear skies from the evening.

If rain does ultimately play spoilsport then Comilla Victorians will advance to the final in accordance with the bylaws as they have a higher standing in the table. But when asked about the matter, BPL governing council member secretary IH Mallick said last night that they were still not sure.

According to sources, a few days back the BPL governing council sent letters to the top four teams to reach a consensus about moving the Eliminator and two Qualifiers a day ahead in case of inclement weather as there were gaps between the matches. However, Comilla Victorians did not agree.

"Let's see what happens tomorrow. We are hoping for the best. According to the bylaws the technical committee can take any decision in greater interest," said Jalal Yunus, Bangladesh Cricket Board director and convenor of the technical committee.

The Victorians will try to bounce back strongly from a poor showing against Dhaka Dynamites in Friday's Qualifier-1 and hope that they will be able to send danger man Gayle back cheaply to set a final against Dynamites on Tuesday.