Paresh Barua, heading the United Liberation Front of Asom's anti-talk faction, on Wednesday rejected the unilateral ceasefire declared by Arabindo Rajkhowa-led group.
ULFA has said it will exercise restraint in its operations.
The United Liberation Front of Asom's self-styled commander-in-chief Paresh Barua, who is known to be against talks, on Saturday said he had "full confidence" in chairman Arabindo Rajkhowa and the outfit was ready for a dialogue provided "sovereignty" for Assam was discussed.
The handful of United Liberation Front of Asom supporters, who raised slogans in support of Arabindo Rajkhowa when he was produced in court, and the anger of the outfit's chairman at being handcuffed, cuts little ice with the common people of the state.
Rajkhowa hoped the ULFA's decision would bring about a atmosphere conducive to talks with the government.
In a statement e-mailed to the media, ULFA chairman Arabindo Rajkhowa assured all concerned including agencies responsible for arranging security for the cricket match as well as players that the outfit was not going to do any mischief to disrupt the match as it had 'great respect for sports and sportsmen.'
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