India vs Bangladesh: No more international matches will happen in Kanpur

Kanpur to No Longer Host International Cricket: India vs Bangladesh Marks the End

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Omkar Devadkar

Last Updated: 2024-09-30 07:29:50

Summary: India vs. Bangladesh 3rd day test was called off due to a wet field. Sources say there will be no more international games in Kanpur.

The second Test between Bangladesh and India was canceled at Green Park Stadium on day three, despite a clear and sunny morning and afternoon. This was due to a wet outfield. As match officials examined the field three times without using coverings, frustration mounted as both teams stayed at their hotel. However, there was no play, which resulted in the rain taking away two days.

The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association's (UPCA) pitch curator, Shiv Kumar, insisted that everything in Kanpur was under control. However, he acknowledged that he was unclear about the match officials' objections. He told IANS, “They gave us three different times for inspection but never told us what the issue was." Which area is wet or whatever the problem is? I told them that you can start the match, but if you have any concerns, let me know.”

After the morning and lunch periods ended, match referee Jeff Crowe conducted a few of inspections but voiced displeasure with the wet conditions on the field, especially in the deep mid-wicket area close to Pavilion C.

A senior ground official told IANS before the third inspection, which was set for 2:00 pm, that the match authorities hoped for the field to dry up naturally, but they were never informed of the precise location of the damp patch.

A ground official working at the stadium told IANS, “If they want to wait for the sunlight, then they should have given the next inspection time at 1 pm because a little sunlight is always here, which will dry the concerned area in an hour. We have already lost two sessions; the next inspection at 2 pm will lead us to call off the match.”

Fans from all across the state expressed their dissatisfaction with Green Park's pitch services, which discouraged them and made them urge UPCA to take proper care of one of the nation's oldest stadiums—Green Park has hosted Test cricket matches since 1952.

The teams had barely completed 35 overs of play, with Bangladesh at 107 for 3. The stadium's drainage system has come under increased scrutiny due to the delay, and its suitability to host international matches has been questioned.

This type of problem has arisen before. The recent Test match in Greater Noida between Afghanistan and New Zealand was called off earlier this month due to poor outfield conditions with no ball being delivered.

The BCCI sources informed IANS that Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, an advanced venue with better facilities, could be selected to host future international matches, thus robbing the Green Park Stadium of the opportunity.