India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test highlights: Day 2 called off due to rain
After a long waiting game the umpires finally decided to call off day two of the second Test between India and Bangladesh without a ball being bowled.
10:19 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Groundsmen vary of showers
With no rain at the moment and the covers still firmly in place, the groundsmen are evidently waiting for another spell of rain in Kanpur which has been predicted for the next few minutes.
10:07 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Dark clouds incoming
The dark clouds have started to gather around the stadium again with still no action from the groundsmen in terms of moving the covers.
10:00 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: No sign of warm-ups by teams
With the covers still in place, there is no sign of players starting with their warm-ups anytime soon.
9:53 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Covers still in place
The covers are still placed firmly on the ground without any sign of rain at the moment. Looks like the ground staff are expecting some rain at the moment.
9:40 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Rain stops at Green Park
Good news for the fans as it is not raining in Kanpur at the moment. The whole ground is covered though.
There is still a lot of water on the covers and no particular movement from the groundsmen right now. The super-soppers are also stationed near the boundary line but no activity as of now.
There is still a lot of water on the covers and no particular movement from the groundsmen right now. The super-soppers are also stationed near the boundary line but no activity as of now.
9:36 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Indian players chat with Gambhir
While the start of play is not anywhere near right now, Indian players were seen indulging in a chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir in the dressing room as the rain reduces to a drizzle in Kanpur.
9:26 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Slight relief for fans
The fans would be happy to see the dark clouds scatter away from above the ground at the moment. However, there is still a slight drizzle in the air.
9:24 AM
IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Pacers on the prowl
The likes of Bumrah and Siraj would be looking forward to day 2 as they are yet to get themselves a scalp in the 2nd Test with Akash Deep taking 2 wickets on the first day itself.
9:14 AM
IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Rain gets heavier
The rain has got stronger with time with the start of play nowhere near at the moment. The full ground is covered in Kanpur.
9:09 AM
IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Umpires inspect the field
The match umpires did come down to see the field from up close and it didn't look like a promising glance by the duo who then went to the Bangladesh dressing room to talk with their support staff as well.
8:59 AM
IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Day 2 proceedings delayed due to rain
8:50 AM
IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Mominul, Mushfiqur look to build partnership
With day 1 seeing Bangladesh get 107 runs on the board at the loss of 3 wickets, batters Mominul and Mushfiqur would be looking to build a good partnership in match that is being interrupted by spells of rain so far.
8:41 AM
IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Delayed start expected on day 2
With the rain coming in just 45 minutes from the start of day's play, it is expected to be a delayed start on day 2 at the Green Park Stadium.
8:33 AM
IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Rain getting heavier
The rain is slowly getting heavier as the start of day's play comes close. The ground staff is already starting to cover the whole ground.
8:31 AM
IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Overcast conditions again!
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test day 2. Just like yesterday, the conditions are overcast in Kanpur today with slight drizzle in the air. Three super soppers are at work while the pitch is covered for now.
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First Published: Sep 28 2024 | 8:28 AM IST