"To be honest, I want to finish this series first and then decide on it," said Bashar on a rain-soaked afternoon here yesterday at the team hotel after their initial practice session was cancelled due to wet outfield at the Chittagong Divisional Stadium.

"I want to put all my concentration on this series and then I will tell you. I do feel a bit of personal pressure and was mentally upset ever since I came back from the World Cup. It is a big decision and it is not easy for me.

"If my body would tell me that it's enough, it would have been easier for me but that's not the case. I want to give it a bit more thought but obviously the team comes first," admitted Bashar.

"I don't want to be a burden to the team."

Bashar was frank to admit that he was not sure himself of the decision and would let everyone know whenever he thinks it's necessary.

"I don't want to hamper the game that is upon us or the Test matches that is coming up in two days time," said Bashar.

"Let the series end, and I will do what is good for me," stated a visibly tired Bashar.

But the match, which could be Bashar's final game in the limited-over version, is almost certain to be washed out as rain persisted all day on Monday. The rain was due to a low over Bay, which developed into a cyclone named Akash.

The cyclone, that forced the maritime authorities to hoist danger Signal Number 9, was 450km away from the coastline and was approaching Chittagong port.

According to Bangladesh Cricket Board curator Shafiul Alam, there is little chance that the match will take place as the ground is situated much closer to the beach.

If the weather takes a sudden turn, then Bangladesh will have their own dilemma as the viral fever that forced Mohammad Ashraful to stay back in Dhaka has also struck down all-rounder Forhad Reza who was set to replace the ace batsman.

"There are a few in the team who have complained of high temperature and that is a real concern," said Bashar.

Fast bowler Shahadat Hossain is also reported to be struck down by fever while Abdur Razzak has somewhat recovered from his bout of high temperature.

"But we will monitor the situation closely but it's the changing weather that is this, I think."

Bashar however did not want to be drawn into a 'war of words' with Indian cricket manager Ravi Shastri after the latter remarked that India would show no mercy.

The 34-year-old captain said: "Time will tell what the difference between India and Bangladesh is."

"But this time they had to work harder than their last tour to beat us and I think the difference is coming down by each day. But what he (Ravi Shastri) said was his thinking," said a smiling Bashar.