India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: When Action Starts?
The live action of the second day of the second India vs Bangladesh Test match being played at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur will start at 9:30 am IST if everything seems fine.
India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Weather Report
The weather in Kanpur is expected to range between 28°C and 24°C, with thunderstorms predicted throughout the day and generally cloudy conditions. There’s a 70% chance of precipitation, humidity at 90%, and winds at 11 km/h, which could disrupt the game, much like on day one.
India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Day 1 Recap
On Day 1 of the ongoing second Test between India and Bangladesh, only 35 overs were bowled before rain forced play to be called off in Kanpur. India won the toss, and Rohit Sharma chose to bowl first -- a decision that paid off. Akash Deep struck early, dismissing opener Zakir Hasan for a 24-ball duck.
Local boy Ravichandran Ashwin, Player of the Match in the first Test, continued his fine form, removing Najmul Hossain Shanto. Bangladesh reached 107/3 before the rain interruption, with Mominul Haque (40*) and Mushfiqur Rahim (6*) remaining unbeaten.
India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Weatherman DK On Duty
India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Play Delayed
The start of Day 2 has been delayed because of ongoing rain. Stay tuned for more updates as the situation unfolds.
India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Rain, Rain, Go Away!
The umpires are currently inspecting the ground, and the outlook isn't promising. After the inspection, they headed to the Bangladesh dressing room for discussions with the support staff.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir is seen sharing a light-hearted moment with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Indian dressing room, as both teams eagerly await the start of play.
India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Covers Are Still On
The covers are still on as both teams patiently await the rain to pass before beginning their warm-up on the field. Meanwhile, players from India and Bangladesh seem at ease in their dressing rooms.
India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Still Drizzling
A light drizzle is still disrupting play on Day 2. The covers remain in place, and any action will only resume if the rain eases up. Stay tuned for more updates.
India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Rain Stops But Covers Are Still On
The rain has paused for now, but the covers remain firmly in place as weather forecasts predict heavy showers in the next few minutes in Kanpur.
India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Teams Left The Ground
Bad news, everyone. We have some updates from the venue, both teams have already headed to their hotel, as the chances of playing today seem slim. The weather forecast for the rest of the day doesn’t look promising.
India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Still Drizzling
No good news to share. The drizzle continues at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, and reports indicate that the teams have returned to their hotel.
As it stands, any play on Day 2 seems unlikely.
India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Super Soppers On A Roll
The match officials are assessing the light conditions now that the rain has eased into a slight drizzle. Meanwhile, the Super Soppers are hard at work, clearing water from the surface of the covers.
India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Light Drizzle Eases
The light drizzle appears to have eased, but there's still work to be done to clear the water from the surface of the covers. Additionally, the lighting conditions have improved significantly.
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Mumbai's batting sensation Musheer Khan will be sidelined for 16 weeks following a road accident on Friday afternoon. The young talent will miss the upcoming Irani Cup in Lucknow, along with the beginning of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season.
According to a report by The Indian Express, Musheer Khan was traveling with his father, Naushad Khan, and two others from Azamgarh to Lucknow on Friday afternoon when their car collided with a divider and overturned on the Yamuna Expressway.
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While India are playing Bangladesh in the 2nd Test in Kanpur's Green Park Stadium, another interesting duel is being fought at the ground: monkey vs langur.
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India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: No Good News
While there’s no rain, the covers are still intact. The super soppers are busy working on them, and there’s no indication of an early resumption of play. The weather has improved slightly, but the groundsmen still have a lot of work ahead.
India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: No Heavy Showers, But Sunshine Is Also Absent
The forecast called for heavier showers, but they never showed up. After yesterday’s downpour, the ground is still soaked, and with no sunshine today, it’s really tough to get the water off the covers, let alone the outfield underneath.
India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Play Called-Off
It's official: play has been called off for the day due to persistent rain in Kanpur.
Fingers crossed for some action in the remaining three days of the Test. Bangladesh is currently at 107/3, with Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim at the crease.
India will aim to bowl out the visitors for a low score to secure a result in this match.
That's All From Us
The second day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh was called off without a ball being bowled, as continuous drizzle and a wet outfield prevented any play at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Saturday. That's all from us for today. We'll see you tomorrow with more live coverage. Until then, goodbye.