There were numerous versions of what could happen as it became the hottest topic in the sporting arena. A change in the cricket board is expected on the next working day -- that is today -- but no one could confirm that it would take place today.

According to some of the members named in the draft committee that was reported on Friday, there was no decision yet from the caretaker government.

The main point that encircled was that the higher authorities were taking their time to make the committee as neutral and non-political as possible. In a bid to maintain this policy, the authorities are still asking some influential people in the cricketing circle to come up with their opinions.

After the ad-hoc committee was reported on several television channels on Thursday evening, questions were raised about some of the members in the committee and it was learned that it was not unlikely to see only a few changes in the list.

The draft list included some members from the previous committee. Many observed that their presence could be counter-productive given the changes that are being talked about.

But at the same time, it is quite difficult to find people in the cricket arena, even in sports arena, without political affiliation or bias.

No matter what might happen, the nature of the organisation is so active that there is an urgent need for a committee to take charge as soon as possible. Since Wednesday last, there has been a void in the board that has hampered its financial activities.

Appointment of a new coach, for which three have been shortlisted already but with the prevailing situation, their arrival in Dhaka for interviews this week is in doubt. Dave Houghton, Jamie Siddons and John Hamer were all supposed to face the BCB and given the situation, the need of a coach for the Tigers has never been so important.

Adding to the coach, the selection committee -- leaving Akram Khan -- will also expire on July 31. The new selection committee, whoever get appointed, will have till July 11 to select the team for the Twenty20 World Championships. The team management will also have to be named by the new ad-hoc members.