The plan to hold nets in the center-wicket of the main ground had to be put off and the Tigers think-tank was worried whether it would be possible for the next three days with hardly anything encouraging in the weather forecast.

Bangladesh under the leadership of ace batsman Mohammad Ashraful are expected to fly to Colombo on June 16 to play three Tests and as many one-day internationals in the island.

"Definitely it's frustrating not to practice in the central wicket because it is very important for simulation ahead of a tough series. I have a doubt whether it would be possible in the remaining days. But I think we have had very good training today as we have also prepared an alternative schedule for expected rain-interruption," said assistant coach Sarwar Imran.

Immediate past Bangladesh skipper Habibul Bashar, who joined the camp after a day's break, was, however, not frustrated at all by the disruption as they had very intense sessions at the gym in the morning and indoor nets apart from a lively video session in the afternoon under the eyes of interim coach Shaun Williams.

"It would have been better to get a knock in the middle but we really enjoyed the sessions today. I think this kind of homework is essential, especially the analyses of the Sri Lankan bowlers on the screen were very nice," said Bashar.

The only bad news came in the form of pacer Shahadat Hossain, who complained pain in the waist during batting.

"He (Shahadat) complained side strain during batting. I think there is nothing serious about it," informed Sarwar Imran.

On the other hand, dashing opener Tamim Iqbal has yet to take part in full training due to groin problem.