India (IND) vs Bangladesh (BAN) 2nd Test, Day 2 LIVE: As expected rain interrupted the proceedings on the opening day of the 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur. The inclement weather caused the toss to be delayed and there were multiple interruptions throughout Friday resulting in just 35 overs to be bowled. Bangladesh were 107/3 in 35 overs when the day’s play was called off early due to persistent rains. Akash Deep continued to polish his reputation as he struck early for India by getting rid of both the Bangladeshi openers cheaply. Bangladesh captain became Ravichandran Ashwin’s victim after repairing the early damage in company of Mominul Haque.
The forecast for Saturday isn’t promising either with chances of rain nearly 100 per cent. India have a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series courtesy their big 280-run win in Chennai last week.
India have a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series courtesy their big 280-run win in Chennai which they completed inside four days. They went unchanged for this Kanpur contest meaning local boy Kuldeep Yadav must wait for some more time before playing his first Test in front of home fans.
For Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan, there’s a possibility this could well be the last Test of his career. The former skipper announced his T20I retirement and also added that he wishes to play the final Test of his career in Bangladesh during the South Africa series. However, should he not be able to return due to the threat of criminal charges levelled against him, Kanpur Test will be the last of his career.
