Although the BCB high-ups had told that they decided to meet the whole team after quizzing coach Dav Whatmore and manager Shafiqul Haque Hira to get a picture of the on and off the field events during the African trip, it turned out to be just a damp squib.

"We have had a nice lunch with the BCB high officials and there was no serious discussion. Although there was hype about the meeting, we found nothing like that. They just wanted to know why we failed in Zimbabwe and whether we need a specialist batting coach," said a cricketer on condition of anonymity.

"Nobody even asked about the controversy around the coach. It was a chance for the players to open up to the board as there were no members of the coaching staff," said another surprised player.

When contacted, BCB president Ali Asghar talked in the same line and said that they did not want to prolong the issue rather they are looking to the future challenges like the ICC Champions Trophy and the next World Cup.

"During the lunch we talked about some issues about the recently concluded series but there was nothing serious," said the BCB boss.