'Gutted Not To Watch Stars In Action': Fans React As Day 2 Of India vs Bangladesh Test Gets Washed Out

28.09.2024 - 16:19 sports.ndtv.com

As play on Day 2 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh was washed out without a ball being bowled at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, hundreds of spectators who came to watch the match were disappointed and left feeling gutted.

With rain and a wet outfield ensuring no play was possible, it was a difficult time waiting for the spectators as Kanpur was hosting a match after a long time.

Continuous drizzle throughout the morning transitioned into light rain by noon, but with no improvement in the outfield conditions, there was no chance for play to resume.

With three days remaining, India remains confident of pushing for a result, provided the rain abates. "We came here from Gorakhpur to watch five days of a Test match but were left feeling gutted after today's washed out.

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