[sasharif]

Day 4 is another wash out. Bashar should declare now on the eve of Day 5 (if there is one). The reasons:

1. They should spare us (as well as themselves) from further embesrrassment.

2. It is probably safe to do so (with our 'talented' batting line up miracle can still happen).

3. Alamgir Kabir can have some much needed bowling exposure. Rafique can try improving his statistics quickly befor he is forced to retire (not because of his performence, but because of his allaged age). Remember Atahar Ali and Nannu was dropped from the team not because of they were performing badly, but because of they wee getting "old" in their early 30s. So even Rafiq is at his peak, there is no certaintly taht he will continue to play as he is getting 'old' and as we have many young 'talents' in the pipe line.

4. At least there will be some excitement in the match.

5. The non-traditional bowlers (like Ashraful, Rajin ect) can have some bowling practice. I feel sorry for Alok, he is not in the team and often overlooked as a bowler. He was originally a bowler who could bat a bit.