"We have already discussed the probable team but it will be finalize after another meeting today. We will then submit it to the Board," said chief of the four-member selection committee Faruque Ahmed yesterday. The former national captain however, could not confirm whether the Board would officially announce the squad today.

Faruque and his fellow selectors coach Dav Whatmore, Athar Ali Khan and Golam Nawsher had talked about the possible composition of the side following Whatmore's return to Dhaka on Thursday from a break. Although Faruque did not elaborate, he hinted that there could be two or three new inclusions in the team that had performed well below expectation in the recently concluded Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.

And it was learnt that a couple of players in Bangladesh Under 19 side that is now touring England, could get the nod in the hope that they will bolster a fragile batting line, the main cause of Bangladesh's woes in international cricket.

The most likely candidates are U-19 opener Nafees Iqbal and his free-stroking Chittagong mate Aftab Ahmed. Both men have been scoring runs in England and Aftab has just hit a tour hundred. Nafees has already played two ODIs without success against England last year but his talent has never been in question. Aftab was on the verge of a Test call-up against the same opposition.

The selectors are expected give desperately out-of form Alok Kapali a break as his run-drought has continued for too long for comfort. Left-handed batsman Faisal Hossain could also find himself out of favour after an uninspiring introduction to this level.

Left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak, who was a standout in an otherwise forgettable Asia Cup, has left the selectors in a dilemma. Sources said that selectors do not want to risk a lengthy ban by playing him without first getting an all-clear from the ICC's technical committee on his action which was reported during the Asia Cup.

The Under-19 side's opening bowler Nazmul Hossain could fill in for Razzak if the 22-year-old spinner is not selected. Another name reportedly under consideration is that of experienced left-arm seamer Monjurul Islam.

The Tigers will start their training for the Champions Trophy on August 9. They will leave Dhaka on August 26 for London.

Bangladesh's first group match in the competition is against South Africa on September 12 and last against the West Indies on September 15.

Before those games, the Tigers are scheduled to play two practice matches each against Ireland and Scotland.