The four-member selection committee announced an un-changed 13-member squad yesterday and chief selector Faruque Ahmed said that there will be no changes to the playing XI unless there were any serious injuries. However, a change in the weather pattern since yesterday, and prospects of gloomy skies during the Test could prompt a last minute shift in plans.

There was gentle drizzles all day yesterday and the met office forecast more cloudy weather and rain for the next 2-3 days if the strong western depression now centred around Afghanistan, Pakistan and north-west region of India intensifies. A chilly overcast condition has prevailed almost everywhere in the country since Monday midnight due to the amalgamation of eastern and western depression of the Ganges in West Bengal.

Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar was also aware of the twist in weather following five glorious sunny days in Chittagong, said that they will observe the conditions leading up to the Test and will make decisions accordingly if needed.

But for the moment, Bangladesh were happy with the way things have gone so far in the series and that sentiment was echoed by Faruque.

"There is no point in making changes for the second Test. We should keep confidence with the heroes of Chittagong to win the series," said Faruque. The former national captain, who termed the Tigers' 226-run victory as the ushering of a new dawn in this country's cricket, said that there were contributions from each and every player in Chittagong.

Faruque defended retaining opener Javed Omar who looked all at sea against balls pitched short and also suffered a ligament injury which prevented him from fielding for the entire third day.

"Javed might not have looked convincing but you should consider his first innings contribution (33) that helped us reach our highest opening stand. There could be some other minor mistakes which we hope to rectify before the match," he said.

Faruque informed that both Javed and champion left-arm spinner Mohammed Rafique were not hundred percent fit but their conditions were nothing serious. "We expect them to become fully fit before the match."

Both teams returned to Dhaka yesterday and Zimbabwe had a practice session scheduled in the afternoon but had to cancel it because of the drizzle. The Bangladesh players were given a deserved day's break. Both teams will practice today at the BNS.

Breaks between matches have mostly been bitter for Bashar's men As they usually came after a three or four day surrender. But this time they could relax.

"I don't have many words to express the feeling. Breaks in the past have been depressing most times but the victory means we can enjoy it this time around," said Bashar.

But Bashar was intent on staying focused on the unfinished business.

"There is no scope for becoming overly enthusiastic because the job is only half done. We are looking forward to a first ever series win. The Zimbabweans showed their potential in Chittagong despite the huge defeat."

SQUAD
Habibul Bashar (captain), Khaled Mashud (vice-captain), Javed Omar Belim, Nafees Iqbal, Rajin Saleh, Mohammad Ashraful, Aftab Ahmed, Mohammad Rafique, Mashrafee-Bin-Mortuza, Tapash Baisya, Manzarul Islam Rana, Enamul Haque and Talha Jubair.