The second day’s play was called off in India’s weather-plagued second Test against Bangladesh without a ball being bowled, following intermittent rain in Kanpur on Saturday.
Rain and a wet outfield had allowed only 35 overs of play on Friday and the start of the second day’s play was also delayed by inclement weather.
The on-again, off-again rainfall kept the covers on and the umpires decided to call off play with Bangladesh, bidding for a series-levelling victory, stuck on 107-3 in their first innings after India won the toss on Friday.
While the weather is likely to improve slightly today, a draw looms over the contest in view of the time lost to rain.
India, who won the opening Test match in Chennai by 280 runs, need a draw to register their record-extending 18th consecutive Test series victory on home soil.
Groundstaff inspect the field as rain delays the start of the second day play of the second Test between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Cricket Stadium in Kanpur on Saturday. (AFP)
