Bangladesh vs India

Cricket & Comedy: The Wetfield Chronicles of India vs Bangladesh!

Forget about runs and wickets; it’s all about the soggy outfield! Find out why Day 3 of the Test match between India and Bangladesh was a no-show!

The cricket world turned its eyes to Kanpur this weekend as the 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh kicked off. However, it seems Mother Nature had other plans. With high hopes riding on the match, fans were treated not to nail-biting action but rather a suspenseful drama of wet outfields and postponed play. After three inspections, umpires finally decided to call off Day 3, leaving players and fans alike wandering what they could have been watching instead, like cats chasing raindrops or even a riveting documentary on puddle formation!

As the day wore on and the sun failed to shine on the beleaguered Green Park Stadium, reports flooded in about the struggles teams face not just on the field, but off it too. India captain Rohit Sharma and pacer Mohammed Siraj did their best to lift spirits while the wet conditions dominated the headlines. Play had to be abandoned without any balls bowled, with a shambolic drainage system raising eyebrows. They say cricket is a game of glorious uncertainties, but this time, it was the uncertainty of whether to bring a towel or an umbrella that had fans scratching their heads!

Come Day 4, there remained cautious optimism. With the weather forecast showing mostly cloudy skies, cricket enthusiasts held their breath, praying that the fickle skies of Kanpur would be kind enough to allow the players to finally do what they do best—play cricket! The temperature promised to rise from a cool 28°C to a steamy 31°C, giving hope that the sun might just hang around long enough for some cricket to happen. However, with a match already marred by days of inactivity, one had to wonder if the most action we would see would be a flash mob of umbrellas dancing during tea!

In a sport where even the most seasoned players have faced the unexpected, it’s worth noting some fascinating trivia! Did you know that the longest Test match lasted five days, spanning 643-overs, and took place in 1939? It seems like a good long play is as elusive in cricket as finding a dry patch in Kanpur these days. Also, outside of the cricket field, Bangladesh has had its share of drizzles with Bishwa Ijtema, one of the largest Islamic gatherings, held in Dhaka attracting millions—showing that sometimes when it rains, it pours in more than one way!