Sat Sep 28 06:25:35 UTC 2024: ## Rain Delays Play on Day 2 of India-Bangladesh Test in Kanpur

Kanpur, India – The second day of the India-Bangladesh Test match in Kanpur has been disrupted by rain, with play delayed due to the persistent downpour. The visitors, Bangladesh, were looking to resume their innings at 107/3 after a rain-shortened Day 1, but the weather has so far prevented any action.

Bangladesh, trailing 1-0 in the two-match series, had a shaky start on Day 1, losing both openers early. However, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque steadied the ship, adding 51 runs for the third wicket. Ravichandran Ashwin then struck to provide India with their third breakthrough before rain halted play.

The weather forecast for the rest of the day is not promising, with a 48% chance of rain and thunderstorms. The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association has taken precautions, deploying langurs to deter monkeys from stealing food from broadcast camera persons at the Green Park Stadium.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has expressed his desire to play his last Test match in Mirpur, Bangladesh, against South Africa. However, he has stated that he will only do so if he is given a secure passage to leave the country after the match, hinting that the Kanpur Test might be his last.

With the rain continuing to fall, it remains unclear when play will resume. Cricket fans will be hoping for a break in the weather to allow for some exciting action in the remaining days of the match.

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