India vs Bangladesh Highlights 2nd Test Day 2: Play called off due to rain in Kanpur

Rain washes out day two of India vs Bangladesh Test in Kanpur

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.

While the weather is likely to improve slightly on Sunday, a draw looms over the contest in view of the time lost to rain.

India, who won the opening Test in Chennai by 280 runs, need a draw to register their record-extending 18th consecutive Test series victory on home soil.

IND vs BAN Live Score: The last time an entire day's play was washed out in a Test in India was in Bengaluru in 2015 (Ind vs SA, days 2-5). It was the last time India opted to field first in a home Test before the ongoing one in Kanpur.

It's official now! Day 2 called off

IND vs BAN Live Score: Looks like Day 2 will be called off! Official words awaited

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: The umpires came down on the ground and had a quick and short chat with the ground staff. An official announcement is expected soon.

IND vs BAN Live Score: Weather forecast for next couple of hours in Kanpur. It's much better than it has been so far. But no sun to dry off the water from the covers, the main reason it is still on the ground despite no rain for a while.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: No official words yet on the playing conditions. No rain for a while now in Kanpur, but the whole ground is fully under the covers. Super soppers are still running over the covers to remove the water.

Persistent rain again prevented play as the morning session on day two of the second test between India and Bangladesh was washed out.

Morning showers Saturday meant that the Green Park stadium stayed under covers with not a single ball bowled. Lunch was taken as scheduled with Bangladesh unchanged at 107-3 in 35 overs in its first innings.

All 35 overs were bowled on day one, which was also marred by rain.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Super soppers are running on the covers. The light hasn't improved though. Virender Sharma, the reserve umpire, was seen having a chat with the groundsman.

IND vs BAN Live Score: The first session of the second day has been washed out today. There will be more updates about the match conditions at 12:10 PM IST.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: News coming in is that LUNCH has been taken for the day. And with it the drizzle is also back in Kanpur.

IND vs BAN Live Score: UPDATE - There has been no rain for a while but the ground is still fully covered. It is almost lunch time, so we have lost the first session. Super soppers are now working over the covers.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: UPDATE - Rain has stopped in Kanpur. Loud cheers at the Green Park stadium as the super soppers make their way out.

IND vs BAN Live Score: Rain has started again in Kanpur. Looks like the day will be called off soon. Teams have already left the stadium.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Visuals of Indian team leaving the Green Park stadium as the start of play is delayed

IND vs BAN Live Score: An unconfirmed report suggests that Indian team has left the stadium for team hotel. Not a good sign for cricket fans.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: What does the weather forecast say for the next four days

* It's 80% chance of rain today

* It drops down to 59% chance of rain for tomorrow

* Looks like Monday and Tuesday are the best days for action during this match

IND vs BAN Live Score: A glimpse of the Indian dressing room a while ago as the wait continues

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: No official updates yet on playing conditions in Kanpur. Looks like the drizzle has stopped, but ground staff are yet to start any work as they wait for a few more minutes. Covers are firmly placed on the ground.

IND vs BAN Live Score: Updates from the ground

The two teams have arrived at the venue. Few of the Indian team members are seen in their dressing room balcony, including Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Bangladesh players still have their bags on the shoulders as they check the conditions from the dressing room. The covers are firmly in place and there's no activity by the groundsmen.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Better weather forecast after 11 am in Kanpur

There was a forecast for 'thunderstorms with 51% chance for rain' at 9 and 10 am today. But the forecast gets a bit better if you look at after that. From 11 am onwards, the 'thunderstorms' forecast changes to 'mostly cloudy' with decreasing chances of rain. Fingers crossed!

IND vs BAN Live Score: UPDATES -- The umpires, with their umbrellas, having a look at the conditions. Most of the ground has been covered as a light drizzle started a while ago.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Start delayed due to rain

IND vs BAN Live Score: This is what Dinesh Karthik tweeted half an hour ago

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Kanpur weather updates

The weather forecast for next two hours (at 9 am and 10 am today) shows - Thunderstorms with 51% chance of rain.

IND vs BAN Live Score - India chose bowling after nine years

India are favoured to sweep the two-match series after winning the opener in Chennai by 280 runs and extend their advantage at the top of the World Test Championship rankings.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score - It could be last match for Shakib

The match could be the last Test outing for former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan, who announced his impending international retirement on Thursday.

Bangladesh ex-captain Shakib, 37, announced his international retirement and could be playing his last Test match if he is unable to return home for a slated South Africa series.

Shakib is a former lawmaker for the party of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina and has stayed away from Bangladesh due to the threat of criminal charges levelled against him and dozens of her former allies.

Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has now become the Indian bowler with the most Test wickets in Asia.

On Friday, during the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, Ashwin claimed the wicket of Najmul Hossain Shanto, taking his tally to 420 wickets in Asia. This achievement saw him surpass the previous record held by Anil Kumble, who had 419 wickets in the continent.

Ashwin's career in Test cricket has been nothing short of stellar. In 102 Test matches, he has taken a total of 523 wickets. His performance in Asia has been particularly impressive. By reaching 420 wickets, he joins an elite club of bowlers who have taken over 400 wickets in Asia.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score - Day 1 Recap

India, who lead the two-match series 1-0, elected to field in overcast conditions and fast bowler Akash Deep vindicated captain Rohit Sharma's decision with two wickets in the first hour of play.

He removed openers Zakir Hasan, caught out for a duck, and Shadman Islam, trapped lbw on 24, with his seaming deliveries to the left-handers.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who made 31, put on 51 runs with Mominul to play out the remainder of the first session, but first-match hero Ravichandran Ashwin broke the stand after lunch.

Off-spinner Ashwin, who hit a century and took six wickets in India's opening win, took down Najmul lbw with a turning delivery from around the wicket.

The hosts have come in unchanged with three seamers, who have regularly troubled the opposition batsmen with plenty of deliveries beating the bat.

IND vs BAN Live Score - Rain forces early close on Day 1

Bad light followed by heavy rain ended play before tea on day one of the second Test between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur with the visitors 107-3 on Friday.

Mominul Haque, on 40, and Mushfiqur Rahim, on six, were batting when dark clouds made visibility tough and umpires took the players off the ground after lunch.

Dim light turned into heavy rain and officials called off play after the covers were laid out, with more downpours forecast for Saturday in the northern Indian city.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score - Rain threats loom large

The weather report still shows more rain today in Kanpur, which is not a good sign for the match. Fans will be hoping for action to continue uninterrupted as India look for early wickets in the second day of the second Test against Bangladesh at Green Park.

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the second day's play of the second and final Test of the series between India and Bangladesh at Green Park in Kanpur.