After inclement weather conditions allowed only 35 overs of play in hte first three days of the second Test against Bangladesh, India adopted a never-seen-before ultra-aggressive approach to snatch a seven-wicket victory in Kanpur, and eventually complete a 2-0 whitewash of their eastern neighbours.
India’s never-seen-before all-out approach in the Kanpur Test against Bangladesh paid rich dividends as it helped the home side snatch a win even after losing two full days due to inclement weather conditions. It resulted in India’s first Test series victory under Gautam Gambhir, who took over as head coach in July.
India’s thumping seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Kanpur not only helped them complete a clean sweep of the eastern neighbours but also consolidate their stay at the top of the World Test Championships standings, with an improved point percentage of 74.24.
India’s ultra-aggressive batting approach on the penultimate day of the second Test in Kanpur paid rich dividends as they secured a seven-wicket victory to complete a 2-0 whitewash of Bangladesh at the Green Park on Tuesday.
Many activists under the banner of the ‘Sakal Hindu Samaj’ held a protest in Gwalior on Tuesday. The activists declared that they would observe a ‘Black Day’ on 2 October, when the Bangladesh team is scheduled to arrive in Gwalior to prepare for the match.
Having lost considerable time in the second Test due to wet conditions, India’s top-order batters infused life back into the Kanpur Test with a T20-styled approach, and in the process went on to break a few Test records after sunny skies allowed resumption of play on the penultimate day at the Green Park here on Monday.
“Its my desire to play my last Test match in Mirpur. If that doesn't happen, then this will be my last match,” Shakib said in the pre-match conference, where he also revealed that the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean was his final appearance for Bangladesh in the shortest format.
It’s no secret that the host association — the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association, have of late preferred to host the games in the newer venue in the state - Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, which among many modern-day enhancements also boasts of a superior drainage system.
Dispelling doubts over Shakib Al Hasan’s availability for the second Test against India, starting on Friday in Kanpur, Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe on Wednesday confirmed that the star all-rounder is “eligible for selection”.
Deep justified his selection by returning with two wickets in India’s 280-run win against Bangladesh in the opening Test in Chennai, and looked on course to cement his side for the second Test in Kanpur.
