Well, that seems to be a wrap for today. Rain was always on the cards, but it has impacted the start and end of day's play. Nevertheless, the game is still poised, with neither side having a significant edge.

Join us tomorrow for live coverage of India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2, right here on SPORTS.NDTV.COM!

India are hosting a Test match in Kanpur for the first time in almost three years, with the last coming between November 25-29, 2021. Let's hope we get more action in the upcoming days.

Day 2 is set to be cloudy in Kanpur, with the possibility of thunderstorms. India and Bangladesh, and the fans, would hope that rain isn't too heavy today and overnight, so that play is possible tomorrow.

Here are the talking points from India vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test Day 1:

- Akash Deep takes 2 wickets, continues impressive form

- Bangladesh relying on experienced middle-order

- No Jadeja yet in bowling

- India's hyper-aggressive use of DRS; 4 used, once successful.

UPDATE
Due to incessant rains, play on Day 1 has been called off in Kanpur.
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— BCCI (@BCCI) September 27, 2024

That's it. We're getting news that play has been called off for Day 1. A disappointing day of action in Kanpur, as we get only 35 overs of Test cricket. 

Bangladesh end on 107/3, with Mominul Haque unbeaten on 40. For India, Akash Deep got 2 wickets, while Ashwin got 1.

Proper rain at the moment, it's pouring heavily. There was forecast of rain around 2 PM. Full ground is under the cover now. We might be in for early tea if the visuals are to be believed

Meanwhile, Bangladesh team's 'super fan' Tiger Roby was allegedly beaten up by some Team India supporters during the Kanpur Test. He had to be taken to the hospital by the police. Here's the full story...

There are covers all across the ground now. It is nothing but a measure for safety, in case rain starts amidst the overcast conditions. The floodlights are also shining bright, but a strong crowd in Kanpur waits expectantly.

A combination of the conditions as well as the number of left-handers in the Bangladesh batting has probably caused Rohit to not hand the ball to Ravindra Jadeja in 35 overs of play. His spin partner Ashwin has picked up a wicket, however.

The floodlights are on, and the rain covers have also been brought back keeping the overcast conditions in mind. Let's hope for a quick restart to action.

The players are walking off, the umpires have halted play due to bad light. Another stoppage in play, not due to rain this time but due to the overcast conditions.

After the early wicket loss, Mominul Haque has guided Bangladesh past 100, and is unbeaten on 40. Veteran Mushfiqur Rahim is alongside him, on 6.

BAN 107/3 (35 overs)

Jasprit Bumrah is back into the attack for the first time after Lunch. He creates a big chance, invites Mominul to swing his bat and the ball flies in between slip and gully, and away for four. Mominul into the 40s now.

BAN 107/3 (34.3 overs)

And the ball pitches outside leg stump! India lose a second review. May well have hit the stumps on hawk-eye, but that won't be a factor anymore. Rohit Sharma has been very active with the reviews today.

Mominul responds with a superb shot to bring up 100 for Bangladesh.

BAN 102/3 (34 overs)

Huge appeal by Akash Deep and the rest of the team as Mominul is caught on the pads, but the umpire shakes his head. Rohit Sharma gives in, and goes for another review. 

BAN 98/3 (22.4 overs)

The left-hander once again takes advantage of the close field. Short delivery by Akash Deep gives him the perfect chance to upper cut it towards third man for four. Mominul 32 off 72 now.

BAN 98/3 (33.3 overs)

Ultra-aggressive field set by Rohit Sharma in the hunt for the next wicket. Four slips and a gully in place for Mushfiqur. The Indian captain wants to take advantage of the overcast conditions.

When Ashwin bowls, there's always a forward short-leg in place.

BAN 93/3 (32 overs)

Mushfiqur opens the face of the bat and it goes past the slip cordon for four. He is just over 80 runs away from the 6,000-run mark in Test cricket. He would become the first-ever Bangladesh batter to achieve so.
BAN 93/3 (32 overs)

Mominul is holding fort at one end. Leaving well, and then reacting to the loose balls. Pitched up here by Akash Deep, and Mominul drives it through the covers.

BAN 88/3 (31.2 overs)

"There is rain expected around 2 o' clock in the weather forecast," says Dinesh Karthik in the comm box. Grey skies are also coming over the Kanpur stadium. Could we be heading towards another stoppage?

Ashwin continues in the attack. Bangladesh 80/3 after 30 overs. Not the ideal start for them to the second session.

BAN 80/3 (30 overs)

Ashwin traps Shanto out LBW! Big wicket! The partnership is broken. Gill also took a fabulous one-handed catch at second slip, so even if it hit the bat, he would've been dismissed. 

Shanto reviews the umpire's decision, but it is plumb.

BAN 80/3 (29 overs)

Just 4 runs in the first two overs after Lunch. Ashwin and Akash Deep keeping things tight, but Bangladesh choosing caution with the unpredictable conditions.

BAN 78/2 (28 overs)

Akash Deep comes back into the attack from the other end. Starts off with a no-ball. Still no sign of Jadeja. 

BAN 78/2 (27.1 overs)

R Ashwin opens the bowling for India in the second session. 3 runs in the over. 

BAN 77/2 (27 overs)

We are back after Lunch. India in search for the third wicket, Bangladesh hoping to stabilize the partnership between Mominul and Shanto even further. Will we see Jadeja handed the ball?

BAN 74/2 (26 overs)

We are seeing live images of the covers being taken off. Instead of 1:10 PM, the match will restart at 1:25 PM, post Lunch.

Rohit Sharma has still not handed the ball to Ravindra Jadeja. 25 overs so far, out of which R Ashwin has bowled 5. None for the left-arm spinner yet.

Bangladesh 74/2 at Lunch. Shanto (28*) and Mominul (17*) steady at the crease, edging towards a 50-run parternship. Akash Deep took the two opening wickets.

But, it's raining and the covers are out. Hopefully it clears up by the time Lunch ends.

BAN 74/2 (26 overs)

The drizzle is picking up, right as we are about to head for lunch. The umbrellas are out in the stands. The raindrops are on the camera. 

BAN 74/2 (25.2 overs)

Bangladesh stay solid. Shanto is attacking well, while Mominul is playing the classic No. 3 anchor role. Dealing well with everything thrown at them right now, whether it's Bumrah or Ashwin or Siraj or Akash Deep.

BAN 73/2 (25 overs)

Beautiful cover drive by Mominul Haque to end the over. That shot will definitely make Day 1's highlights package. Prevents another Bumrah maiden.

BAN 70/2 (23 overs)

Brilliant outswinger by Jasprit Bumrah. Mominul was really close to edging a delivery. Can India's pace spearhead surprise the Bangladesh batters?

BAN 66/2 (22.4 overs)

Najmul Hossain Shanto was Bangladesh's top scorer in the first Test, scoring a valiant 82, and he seems to have picked up from where he left. Looks at ease in the conditions and with his choice of shots.

BAN 66/2 (22 overs)

Fabulous by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Firm, powerful reverse sweep by the Bangladesh captain to deal with Ashwin. 6th boundary for him already.

BAN 66/2 (22 overs)

Make that 4 maidens in 6 overs for Jasprit Bumrah. India's pacer spearhead has been miserly with the ball. But, crucially for Bangladesh, Mominul and Shanto survive. Now time for R Ashwin!

BAN 61/2 (21 overs)

A huge deflection off Shanto's thigh pad. Akash Deep grabs the catch at square leg, but it's not out. Massive red print as well on Shanto's pants.

BAN 61/2 (20.2 overs)

Shanto is playing fire with fire. He has survived some close calls, but he picks up another boundary, this time off Siraj's bowling. 22 off 24 balls now. That's 20 overs done.

BAN 61/2 (20 overs)

Umpire's Call! India lose their second review of the Test. That was very close, but Bangladesh survive.

BAN 56/2 (19 overs)

Massive appeal by Bumrah and Team India, but the umpire gives not out. Rohit Sharma goes for ANOTHER review.

BAN 56/2 (18.4 overs)

Jasprit Bumrah is back into the attack. Bowled three maidens in his first 4 overs, and will hope to cause a breakthrough now. 

Meanwhile, the sun is out in Kanpur!

BAN 56/2 (18 overs)

Short delivery from Akash Deep, and Mominul Haque punishes. Hits it over the in-field towards third man for four. 50 up for Bangladesh, in 16.3 overs.

BAN 50/2 (16.3 overs)

5 of Bangladesh's top 6 are left-handers, and they are really struggling to score runs today. Perhaps adds a bit more predictability to the bowlers, particularly Akash Deep and Ashwin.

BAN 46/2 (16.2 overs)

Dinesh Karthik reveals on commentary that, as per Tamim Iqbal, many Bangladesh players in the dressing room believed that Akash Deep was the toughest bowler to face in the first Test. 

BAN 42/2 (15 overs)

A quick end to that DRS review. India lose their first review of the day. Siraj's ball pitched inches outside leg stump. It was also going well over the stumps. Perhaps a rush of blood there from Team India in taking the review.

BAN 42/2 (14 overs)

Siraj with a huge appeal, as the ball hits Shanto's pads. Umpire signals not out, but Rohit has gone for another review. This may be going high.

BAN 42/2 (13.3 overs)

What a review! Rohit reaction says it all. It was a length ball and Shadman was on his toes as he looked to flick it. The initial appeal was rejected by the umpire. However, Akash Deep convinces Rohit to take the review. The ball-tracking shows it would have gone on to hit a good chunk of leg stump. Rohit couldn't believe it as he hugged Akash Deep. Bangladesh two down

Shadman Islam lbw b Akash Deep 24 (36)

Ban: 29/2 (12.1)

11 Tests, 12 catches! Yashasvi Jaiswal is proving to be a gem in fielding for India! Be it slip, gully, silly point or forward short-leg, Jaiswal is impressing.

BAN 28/1 (11 overs)

The wicket stands. The third umpire calls it a clean catch. Akash Deep makes the perfect start, and Zakir Hasan's miserable innings comes to an end. 0 runs off 24 balls.

BAN 26/1 (9 overs)

Zakir Hasan's painful stay at the crease comes to an end. Thick outside edge, great catch by Jasiwal at gully. Akash Deep strikes in his first over.

But... the umpires will take a look at whether it's a clean catch.

BAN 26/1 (8.3 overs)

A leg bye run and a four in Ashwin's first over. He is likely to get more overs in this spell, specially with two left-handers at the crease.

BAN 26/0 (8 overs)

Zakir Hasan is still unable to get off the mark. 21 balls, 0 runs. He takes a run off Ashwin's first ball, but it's leg byes. Shadman picks up another boundary right after.

BAN 26/0 (7.3 overs))

Shadman Islam continuing to chip in with runs, and flicks his way to a boundary. First runs off the bowling off Jasprit Bumrah. Slow, but steady start for Bangladesh. He drives again on the last ball, and picks up another four.

BAN 21/0 (7 overs)

A third consecutive maiden over bowled by Jasprit Bumrah. Zakir Hasan yet to get off the mark. 0 off 18 now for the Bangladesh opener. But crucially, he's still not out.

BAN 12/0 (5 overs)

Another small chance for India, as the ball lands short of Jaiswal this time. Siraj threatening, but Bangladesh getting away with early runs. 

BAN 12/0 (4 overs)

Big edge for Shadman Islam, past a diving Yashasvi Jaiswal for four. Would've been a blinder if Jaiswal managed to grasp it. Shadman picks up more runs.

BAN 12/0 (3.3 overs)

India's pace spearhead starts with two maidens. The crowd cheer as Ravindra Jadeja makes sure it's a maiden with some brilliant fielding at point. Zakir Hasan yet to get off the mark.

BAN 8/0 (3 overs)

Both the openers got decent starts in the first Test, even notching up Bangladesh's first-ever 50-run opening partnership in India. But they'd be eyeing more than 30s today. A good platform would ease a lot of the pressure from an experienced middle order.

BAN 8/0 (2 overs)

As expected, Mohammed Siraj takes up the ball from the other end to open the bowling for India. Fair bit of movement, but Bangladesh manage some early runs, flicking it towards the leg side.

BAN 8/0 (1.3 overs)

Bumrah went for the in-swinger! However, this one went down the leg side. It's full and down the leg side and Pant can do nothing about it. No control on that delivery. First runs for Bangladesh

Ban: 4/0 (0.5)

And we are underway! Bumrah has the new cherry in his hands. Zakir is on the strike. Starts with a loosener. It was way outside off and moving further away from the batter. One bounce and into Pant's gloves

We are minutes away from the start! Before the toss, former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal had predicted the visitors to make two changes -- Taijul and Khaled in for Nahid and Taskin. He reckoned that Taskin has been playing a lot of games without any rest. However, he said Bangladesh should've played Nahid at least.

On the decision to play three pacers, Rohit says the condition played a huge part. He reckons the pitch is slightly soft. Wants to give his three seamers a chance to exploit the conditions. Hard luck, Kuldeep.

Najmul Hossain Shanto: Happy to bat first, we wanted to bat anyway. As a batter if we get a start we have to score well. Hope our batters can score big today. Looks like a good wicket to bat on. New ball batting will be key though. Two changes. Nahid and Taskin aren't playing. Taijul and Khaled are in.

Rohit Sharma: We are going to bowl first. The pitch seems a bit soft, so we have to make early inroads and we want our three seamers to make use of it. We didn't start well with the bat in the first game, but we found a way to score and the bowlers did the job. I expect no different here, we will be challenged but we have the experience. Same team.

India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed

Rohit Sharma opts to bowl first. No changes from India. Bangladesh make 2 alterations and Khaled and Taijul replace Taskin and Nahid. Shanto says he is happy to bat first. 

Shanto is walking towards the pitch, wearing his blazer. He has the team sheet in hand. We await Rohit's arrival. The players are doing their warm-ups in the background. Yash Dayal is unlikely to make his debut as there was no cap presentation in the team huddle.

As we wait for the toss, let's hear what India's bowling coach Morne Morkel had to say on his new chapter.

"What a wonderful week. I have always played against India and followed India after my playing days. Wonderful to be in this environment and see how the guys operate. It is a matter of looking to build experience [with the bowlers]. A lot of the series are going to be five-Test series. There is a lot of experience in this dressing room, but for the guys coming in, making sure they fit in and evolve. Start thinking about setting goals. I am a believer of mapping out journey for direction. If they can take it series by series and looking to improve," Morkel told the broadcasters.

The inspection is underway! Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill have started warming up. Yashasvi Jaiswal has also just walked out of the dressing room carrying his bat and gloves. Morkel doing throw downs to Kohli. The match will start at 10:30 AM. Toss at 10

Rishabh Pant is doing some shadow batting on the pitch. There is definitely more grass than usual here at Green Park. Looks like there is a lot of emphasis on trying to ensure bounce is decent. Meanwhile, the on-field umpires and the 4th umpire are out on the outfield for the inspection. Huge possibility that the action might start soon

Virat Kohli having a lengthy discussion with Shubman Gill inside the dressing room. Both all smiles. Meanwhile, we have just been informed that the deep extra cover region from the press box end seems to be the area of concern. It's still under covers and there's plenty of movement from the ground staff. We are 1ess than 10 minutes away from inspection

Looking at the visuals, there is a lot of water on top of the covers in some parts. Seems a bit damp and the players haven't really started their warm-ups. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli having a chat with Dinesh Karthik. 

Ravindra Jadeja is currently the top-ranked all-rounder in the Test rankings. He is just one wicket away from becoming the second-fastest to the double of 300 wickets and 3000 runs in the format. 

Gautam Gambhir is out on the field having a chat with his support staff Morne Morkel and Ryan ten Doeschate. Ravindra Hadeha has also joined them. Murali Kartik's gut tells him that India might bat first if they win toss, even though there is overcast condition. It's a black soil track

We are minutes away from the toss. However, Rohit is still in his training kit and having a light chat with match referee Jeff Crowe. The toss has now been delayed and there will be an inspection at 9:30 AM local time.

The broadcaster has just said that the covers are coming off. The pitch is not under cover at the moment, but the entire ground was under covers around 7:30 in the morning. Toss slightly delayed, says Abhinav Mukund

In case you missed it, Shakib Al Hasan announced that he is done with T20Is and expressed desire to finish his Test career in Mirpur next month. The Bangladesh Cricket Board, though, said it cannot guarantee Shakib's security for Bangladesh's home Tests against South Africa. 

There was a heavy downpour yesterday night. Might be a possibility that the toss gets delayed due to a wet outfield. As Dinesh Karthik suggested, the covers are being peeled off slowly alongside the excess water. Fingers crossed

It rained last night
Covers are being removed slowly along with the water
let's hope it starts on time
Will keep you'll updated #INDvsBAN #kanpur#crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/GrlRmSr2SR

— DK (@DineshKarthik) September 27, 2024

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of this 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh from Kanpur. India lead 1-0 in the series having beaten Bangladesh by 280 runs in the series-opener in Chennai. They now eye a series sweep. However, the weather forecast suggests that we might be in for a washout on the opening day.