IND vs BAN 2nd Test Live Weather Updates from Kanpur on Day 1: Play Called Off Due To Heavy Rain; Bangladesh reach 107/3

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 1: An early stumps has been announced due to rain and wet outfield at Green Park, Kanpur.

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When the play stopped Bangladesh were 107/3 in 35 overs. Mominul Haque (40*) was batting along with Mushfiqur Rahim (6*) and they had already shared a partnership of 27 runs for the fourth wicket. Akash Deep has so far picked up two wickets while R Ashwin bagged one wicket in the match so far for Team India.

India vs Bangladesh Live Weather Updates from Kanpur on Day 1

It is pouring heavily in Kanpur and the play has been stopped at Green Park. The play stopped due to bad light and it started drizzling. By the time ground staff covered the pitch it started getting heavier and took the shape of a heavy downpour. The groundsmen are working tirelessly to cover the entire ground.

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh.

Update! The toss will be held at 10 AM and the match will begin at 10:30 AM.

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Virat Kohli has walked into the middle to begin his warm-up drills and the spectators can't keep calm. A loud cheer from the fans as the star cricketer enters. Bangladesh players have also started their warm-ups. Tents for the warm-up drills are also being erected by the ground staff. If the rain gods stay way, we might get some more good news from the middle. Apparently, there is dampness on the field near the boundary and both the super-soppers are working in full flow.

Good News from the middle! The covers are completely removed and players are making their way into the field for warm-ups.

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The last of the covers from the ground are being peeled off by the ground staff but the toss has been delayed due to the wet outfield. Gautam Gambhir and Morne Morkel are still present near the pitch.

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Almost 60 per cent of the covers have been removed. India head coach Gautam Gambhir and his support staff are on the pitch and they are having a chat. Probably they are trying to assess the pitch and a decision on what to do after winning the toss is being discussed.

Team India's arrival video at Green Park Stadium on the opening day of the second Test match.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Team India and Team Bangladesh arrive at Green Park Cricket Stadium in Kanpur.

The teams will face each other in the final match of the 2-match Test series here. The match begins today. India is leading the series 1-0. #INDvsBAN pic.twitter.com/eEJLSDISH0

— ANI (@ANI) September 27, 2024

Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal walked into the middle after arriving at the venue and spent some time chatting with the former cricketers, doing the anchors' duties. Ravindra Jadeja was seen having a long chat with former India head coach Ravi Shastri and Murali Karthik in the middle even as groundsmen continued with their job. Fans also started arriving at the venue after the administration opened the gates around 8:45 AM.

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The presenters and commentators are in the middle to have a look at the pitch which is on offer for this match. The pitch report has also been recorded.

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It rained last night and even in the morning, there was a fresh spell of drizzle in Kanpur. The entire ground was covered by the ground staff and the pitch was opened only around 7:30 AM to prepare for the day's play. However, whether or not the match will begin on time is a question on everybody's mind. By the looks of it, we are not going to see a timely start today.

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Hello, good morning and welcome to the live weather updates blog for the opening day of the second and final Test match between India and Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur.