The day was fixed for submission of nomination papers for 28 posts of the most lucrative federation and as many as 64 nomination papers were submitted. The luckiest among them was Afzalur Rahman Sinha, who is the lone candidate for the post of treasurer.

Sinha, a leading businessman, has been holding the most sensitive post for a long time.

But there were as many as four candidates for the post of general secretary. Mahabubul Anam is certainly the popular choice among them. But the councilor from Mohammedan Sporting Club, who has apparently got the blessings from the District Sports Forum, is set to face the challenge from another pro-establishment candidate and BNP lawmaker Shah Nurul Kabir Shaheen.

Mahmudul Haq Manu, a former joint-secretary of the BCB, is the other significant contestant for the most demanding post. But Manu's involvement in the election was more of token representations from the deposed board of directors rather than any serious concern.

Kazi Tabarukul Islam Arif is the other aspirant for the post. The Nabin Sangha councilor might have little credentials in the cricket fraternity, but he tried his best to make his presence felt. He appeared at the National Sports Council (NSC) to submit his nomination paper accompanied by a colourful band party.

An enthusiastic Arif has also submitted a separate nomination paper to contest for the post of two joint-secretaries.

Like Arif, Shaheen has also submitted two nomination papers. The GMCC councilor however wanted a vice-president post as an alternative option.

"I've got the green signal from high-ups to contest for the general secretary post and I'm confident about my success. There is no chance of withdrawing," said Shaheen. But he did not disclose the identity of his 'high-up' nor did he explain the reason for submission of another nomination paper for the post of vice-president.

Mahbub however believes that there is still time to see some withdrawal on August 20.

"We have another two more days and I think it is not all over yet to reach a consensus," said the bearded former cricketer and an influential cog of the just defunct advisory council of Board president Ali Asghar.

While Shaheen actions are deceiving there was however no doubt about the dissatisfaction of another advisor Aziz Al Kaiser Titoo.

Titoo, who was offered the post of a member in the 31-man executive committee, has decided to contest for the vice-president post.

"There is no scope for me to accept a member's post after being associated in the development of cricket for last few years. I'm determined to contest for the vice-presidents post and I'm confident that the councilors will justify my decision," said Titoo.

Khodokar Jamil Uddin, Shafiqur Rahman Munna, Gazi Golam Dashtagir Chowdhury, Golam Rasul Mulla, MA Shamim Arju are the other candidates for the post of four vice-presidents.

There were four candidates -- Reazuddin Al Mamun, Rafiqul Islam Babu, Kazi Tabarukul Islam Arif, Iqbal Yousuf Chowdhury Miku -- for the post of two joint-secretaries.

A total of 39 nomination papers were submitted for the 20 members' posts.

The election commission will scrutinise nomination papers today. It will publish the final list of the candidates on August 21.