India vs Bangladesh HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd Test Day 1: Play called off due to rain, BAN at 107/3

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: After the umpires decided to halt the play due to bad light, its drizzling again in Kanpur. Check India vs Bangladesh full scorecard here

10:01 AM

India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE UPDATES: Rohit Sharma wins the toss

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has won the toss and has elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in Kanpur. 

9:54 AM

India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE UPDATES: Ashwin-Jadeja expected to star again

After a brilliant show in Chennai by the Indian spinning duo of Ashwin and Jadeja, both the players are expected to go at it again and spin webs around the Bangla Tigers. 

9:46 AM

IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Kuldeep Yadav warming up

Kuldeep Yadav is also warming up ahead of the toss with both Rohit and Gambhir assessing the pitch closely. The spinner might feature for the hosts today. Either Siraj or Akash Deep could be sitting out on the day.

9:37 AM

IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Toss at 10 AM

The time for the coin toss has been finalised at 10 AM with the match set to start at 10:30 AM.

9:32 AM

IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Players getting ready for warm-ups

The players are finally out for their warm-ups as the super soppers keep at their job to ensure that the ground is dry before the start of play.

9:29 AM

IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Umpires out for inspection

The umpires are out for the ground inspection and are checking for any damp patches still left on the field. There are slight concerns for them towards the mid-on region. 

9:22 AM

IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Clouds scattering away from the ground

The dark clouds are somewhat blown away by the wind. But on the hindsight, there is no sign of sunshine. Lets hope for the best!

9:19 AM

IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Outfield inspection

As the first inspection of the day is scheduled for 9:30 AM IST. all the outfield covers have been removed. The match officials will be checking for any damp patches on the outfield due to heavy overnight showers. The players aren't even out for their warm-ups yet.

9:11 AM

IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Players waiting to start

With no covers on the pitch, the players are now raring to go and start the day in what promises to be another good contest of red ball cricket. Almost 15 minutes left for the inspection now.

9:01 AM

IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Inspection at 9:30 AM IST

With the coin toss delayed, umpires will do a ground inspection at 9:30 AM IST to decide when will the play start on day 1. Live visuals on the television broadcast showing India head coach Gautam Gambhir walking towards the pitch along with bowling coach Morne Morkel.

8:56 AM

IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Toss delayed

The coin toss has been delayed in Kanpur due to the outfield still needing some work on it to get all the water off of it.

8:54 AM

IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - No confirmation on toss time

Rishabh Pant takes a look at the pitch from close range and is doing his shadow practice at the moment. There is still no official confirmation about the coin toss yet.

8:48 AM

IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - 15 minutes to go for the toss!

With 15 mins to go for the toss, the groundsmen are still wiping off the water from the outfield covers. The good news however is that it is not raining at the moment as fans are starting to fill up the stands

8:40 AM

IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Rain predicted for first 3 days

According to the weather forecast in Kanpur, the first three days of play could be affected by rain as Kanpur is currently experiencing an unusual and extended monsoon this time.

8:31 AM

IND vs BAN: Kanpur weather LIVE UPDATES - Groundsmen still at work!

With just half an hour left for the coin toss, the outfield is still pretty wet in Kanpur with the groundsmen keeping busy in order to try and give us an on-time start on the day. However, with overcast conditions and lots of water still visible on the ground, their could be a delay in start of day's play.