Bangladesh 2nd Test in Kanpur was an eventful one. The hosts declared at 285/9 after bundling out the Tigers for 233. Bangladesh ended the day at 26/2 (third innings). Notably, the second and third days of the match got entirely washed out.

There are no meaningless Test matches when they are played between two sides competing in the World Test Championship and the same remains the case here. Therefore, one can understand a number of fans who had no intention of travelling to Green Park to see the proceedings feeling quite miffed that the BCCI chose this venue despite there being a chance of the match ending in a draw which could put more pressure on India in the race for the WTC final.

Following two rain-affected days, play resumed on schedule in the second Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur. Indian bowle