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India vs Bangladesh Kanpur Test: Despite a rain-free day and bright sunshine on the third day of the ongoing second Test match between India and Bangladesh was called off without a ball being bowled at the Kanpur's Green Park Stadium due to wet outfield.

Frustration mounted as the teams remained confined to their hotel, while match officials conducted three field inspections without covers. Despite these efforts, no play was possible, resulting in two lost days due to rain.

Shiv Kumar, the pitch curator of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), assured that conditions in Kanpur were under control. However, he acknowledged confusion regarding the specific concerns of the match officials, which led to the prolonged delay.

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“They gave us three different times for inspection but never told us what is the issue. Which area was wet or whatever is the problem? I told them that you can start the match but if you have any concerns let me know,” he told IANS.

As per IANS, match referee Jeff Crowe conducted multiple inspections, but persistent wet patches on the field, notably near Pavilion C's deep mid-wicket area, remained a concern, prompting further delays after the morning and lunch sessions were already lost.

The 30-yard circle remained damp, prompting a further delay until 2 pm for the pitch inspection. Match referee Jeff Crowe, alongside reserve umpire Virender Sharma and TV umpire Rod Tucker, opted for caution, postponing play in anticipation of sunlight helping to dry the affected areas.

“Match officials have asked us to wait for the natural light then only we can continue the play. The pitch and another part of the ground are perfectly good, there are certain areas of concern but we can start the play.”

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