**BCCI Criticized Over ‘Worst Venue’ Kanpur After Day 3 Washout Despite No Rain; Fans Express Outrage**
India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test, Day 3: After a second inspection at 2 PM IST, the umpires’ decision to call off play sparked outrage on social media.
For the second consecutive day, no play occurred at Green Park Stadium during the ongoing second and final Test between India and Bangladesh. Day 3 was abandoned without a single ball being bowled, even though there hadn’t been any rain since Sunday morning. After the umpires conducted a second inspection at 2 PM IST, their decision to cancel the day’s play infuriated fans online.
The Green Park grounds crew working during Day 3 of the 2nd Test match between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur, on Sunday, September 29 (PTI).
Kanpur experienced overnight rainfall, which delayed the start of play as both teams stayed at their hotel. However, by afternoon, the sun had come out, and the ground showed no signs of major waterlogging. There was hope that play might resume, but wet patches around the bowlers’ run-up areas on the outfield proved difficult to dry, leading to the eventual abandonment of Day 3.
Fans on social media expressed their frustration with the venue’s drainage system and slammed Green Park Stadium as the “worst venue.” Many criticized the BCCI for the “substandard facilities” at the stadium, especially given the board’s immense financial resources.
### What’s the weather forecast for Days 4 and 5 in Kanpur?
According to Accuweather, Monday and Tuesday are expected to be mostly sunny, with only a 3% chance of rain. However, with just two days remaining, the likelihood of a drawn match has significantly increased. Bangladesh is currently at 107 for 3 in their first innings.
On Day 1, India, for the first time in nine years in a home Test, opted to bowl first after winning the toss. India went with an unchanged playing XI, despite speculation that Kuldeep Yadav might replace Akash Deep. The decision paid off immediately as the fast bowler took two quick wickets with the new ball, while R Ashwin picked up another wicket after lunch.
Day 4 will continue with Mushfiqur Rahim unbeaten on 6* and Monimul Haque on 40*, as they look to extend their fourth-wicket partnership of 27 runs, with Bangladesh aiming for a draw.
Here’s a summary of the situation in points:
-Day 3 Washout: Day 3 of the 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur was washed out without any play, despite no rain since Sunday morning.
– Overnight Rain: Overnight rainfall delayed the start, but sunny conditions by the afternoon raised hopes of resumption.
– Wet Outfield: Wet patches near the bowlers’ run-up area could not be dried, leading the umpires to call off the day after a second inspection at 2 PM IST.
– Fan Outrage: Fans criticized the poor drainage system at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium and expressed anger at the BCCI for the inadequate facilities.
– Venue Criticism: Green Park was labeled the “worst venue,” with frustration over the “poor facilities” despite the BCCI being the world’s richest cricket board.
– Weather Forecast: Days 4 and 5 are expected to be mostly sunny with only a 3% chance of rain, improving the likelihood of play.
– Draw Likely: With only two days of play left, a draw is highly probable as Bangladesh stands at 107 for 3 in their first innings.
– Key Players: Day 4 will resume with Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim (6*) and Monimul Haque (40*) at the crease, aiming to save the match.
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