Cricket action in Kanpur continued to be hampered as the third day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh was abandoned without a single ball bowled. This marks the second consecutive day without play, as Day 2 was also called off due to rain and a damp outfield. Interestingly, Day 3 saw clear skies and periods of sunshine, but the wet outfield still had unyielding damp patches that prevented any play. Multiple inspections were conducted before the game was officially abandoned at 2 PM local time.
Only 35 overs have been played in this Test match so far, with Bangladesh standing at 107/3, and a draw now looks inevitable. While the first three days were expected to be affected by weather conditions, the extent of the disruption was not anticipated. The forecast for the remaining two days is more favorable, leaving the possibility of some play if the outfield dries in time.
Brief Scores: Bangladesh 107/3 (Mominul Haque 40*, Najmul Hossain Shanto 31; Akash Deep 2-34) vs India