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.

2:00 PM

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights: Day 2 called off

After much deliberation the umpires have decided to call the second day off without a ball being bowled. 

1:58 PM

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: No new news

There has been absolute no change in the playing conditions in Kanpur ever since our last update. The second sessions is most likely to get abandoned as well if this continues.

1:24 PM

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Still no improvement

The situtaion has not changed much since our last update, still no rain but water patches continues to be visible. Waiting game continues.

12:55 PM

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Dark clouds are back

It is getting dark again here in Green Park with dark clouds back into the scene. Three super-soppers have been working for last 90 mins but the water patches are still visible on the ground. Post lunch session continues to delay.

12:33 PM

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Still drizzling at Green park

With the super-soppers continously at work, it is still drizzling in Kanpur which makes the start of play not possible for a considerable time.

12:13 PM

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Super-soppers at work

Super-soppers are working continously to dry up the ground but there is still plenty of work to get done before the start of the game. Good news is that its getting brighter out here in Green Park.

11:47 AM

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: First session called off

The first session of the second day has been officially washed out as the umpires have decided to take lunch break. Let's hope best for the remaining two sessions of the day.

11:33 AM

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Rain not the only issue?

With the super-soppers still at work in Kanpur, there is also the issue of bad light which could delay the start even further on the day. 

11:24 AM

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Start of play still not close

With three super-soppers going at it in order to dry up all the water from the covers, the situation still isn't a positive one in terms of the start of play today. The weather is still quite gloomy at the Green park Stadium in Kanpur.

11:13 AM

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Ground staff at work!

It hasn't rained for over an hour now. And the super-soppers are finally being put to work as they dry up the water on the covers.

11:03 AM

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Fans remain unfazed!

No sign of play anytime soon but the fans are still at the stadium. They are making use of the wait by dancing on the beat of drums as dark clouds start hovering over Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

10:58 AM

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Wait continues for Jadeja

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's wait for 300 Test wicket continues as the second match is yet to resume on day 2.

10:42 AM

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: What if 2nd Test is drawn?

If the 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh ends in a draw, then the Indians would have to win 5 of their remaining 8 matches in the World Test championship cycle this year.

10:37 AM

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Star performers of day 1

The star performers of day 1 of the 2nd Test turned out to be India's Akash Deep with 2 wickets on the day and Mominul Haque for Bangladesh as he managed to score 40 runs before the play was stopped due to rain.

10:21 AM

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Teams go back to the hotel

Both Bangladesh and India players have gone back to the hotel as the conditions at Green Park Stadium look grim.

It seems no play is possible till lunch i.e. 12:10 PM. However crowds are still waiting in the stands.

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.

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

We are 20 minutes into the start of the rain and the groundsmen are still covering the ground. The rain subsides to light drizzle for now.

BCCI informed in a 'X' post, that the Day 2 action has been delayed.

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.