India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Rain Warning and Stadium Safety Concerns

A rain warning has cast a shadow over India’s hopes of winning the second Test in Kanpur and sweeping the series against Bangladesh. Heavy rain is expected on the first three days of the Test, which may hinder the team’s chances of securing a victory.

The Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department has also raised concerns about the safety of the stadium’s balcony. According to reports, balcony C of the stadium cannot accommodate its full capacity, with only 1,700 tickets sold in the 4,800-seat section. The authorities have informed that renovation work will be carried out to address this issue.

India’s chances of winning the series may suffer a setback if the second Test is postponed due to rain. The team had topped the Test Championship points table with a resounding victory in the last Test. The pitch in Kanpur, made of red clay, is expected to turn black as the game progresses, favoring the spinners. This may lead to India including one more spinner in the playing eleven.

Key Points:

• Rain warning issued for the first three days of the 2nd Test in Kanpur
• Stadium’s balcony C cannot accommodate its full capacity
• India may include one more spinner in the playing eleven due to the slow pitch