IND vs BAN: Kanpur continues to Disappoint, These Two venues would have been far better options

India's ongoing Test match against Bangladesh is in a standstill. After three days, only 35 overs have been bowled at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

After a rain-marred day on the first day, things have turned even worse. The 2nd and 3rd days saw not a ball being bowled, whereas the 3rd day didn't permit a resumption despite no rain all day.

IND vs BAN 2nd Test: Less than 10 per cent Overs in Three Days

With 60 per cent of the match already dusted, only 35 overs have been bowled and the encounter, which is even less than 8 per cent of the total over count in a Test. With just two days now remaining, the match is edging towards a stalemate. It will still be a series win for India but the draw will impact their WCT points and, in contrast, help Bangladesh improve their PCT.

The ground condition in Kanpur is under stern scrutiny. The drainage system, outfield and pitch condition have come under the wrath of experts amid the doldrums. BCCI prefers to diversify their Test venues in the country and questions have been asked if the Test matches should be confined to a limited number of venues.

Although BCCI schedules the Test matches across the nation as a method to disperse the taste of Test cricket even in smaller cities, but they will have to choose carefully from now on. An international stadium not being able to start a match on an entire day without rain is an unheard incident in India in recent times, and Kanpur has to share the blame for it.

Virat Kohli once said in 2019 about the limitation of Test venues in the country, which is absolutely right to many experts. But even if BCCI wants to continue with their dispersed Test venues, they would have to pick the right combination, albeit ruffling some feathers.

But if we are to say Tier 2 or Tier 3 cities as venues for Test matches, these three cities would have been a far better option compared to Kanpur.

Ranchi

The JSCA stadium in Ranchi does have an excellent drainage system and could have been a better option. Along with its facilities, the stadium also has an aesthetical edge over all Indian stadiums. The open grass lawns add to its beauty and the infrastructure is also better compared to the Green Park Stadium. Even the crowd's involvement would have likely been better compared to Kanpur.

Jaipur

The capital city of Rajasthan gets seldom rain, which makes it an ideal venue for Test matches. With the temperature being not scorching hot at the moment, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium boasts a lot more edge over Kanpur. Also, the stadium hasn't hosted a Test match since its only encounter in 1987, which calls for a change as well.