Tomorrow promises to be a day of cricket action. After a total of 7 sessions not taking place, India and Bangladesh should head out to battle with no rain expected.

Bangladesh resume at 107/3, and we will be right here to provide you the live action. Join us then, and keep using NDTV Sports for all the latest sports news.

Goodbye!

A pity that the sun came out so late. A couple of hours earlier, and we may have had some action. Nevertheless, two more days of cricket remain in the bag. 

The silver lining out of all of this is that there is no more rain forecast on the final two days. If everything goes right, we could have two long days of cricket to try and get a result out of the second Test match.

Big disappointment for both the players and the passionate fans in Kanpur. Two entire days have been washed out. The umpires and team management officials shake hands, signalling an official end to Day 3.

BCCI have given the official announcement. It's not good news.

UPDATE
Play for Day 3 in Kanpur has been called off due to wet outfield.#TeamIndia | #INDvBAN | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/HPPxBMhY87

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 29, 2024

The sun is shining brightly in Kanpur, but the news that play has been called off has stunned us all. Tamim Iqbal mentions that the players' safety is a huge concern, in the case of an improper field.

Tamim also slams the drainage system of the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

Tamim Iqbal, commentator on the official broadcast, has revealed that play has been reportedly called off, as per news from his brother who is the team manager of Bangladesh.

The sun is out here in Kanpur. This is massive positive news. Soggy patches in the mid-off, long-off region has been the big problem so far, but the sun can help dry the patches.

The umpires are out on the pitch for the inspection. Fans at Kanpur cross their fingers for some positive news.

If this inspection is unsuccessful, further play in Day 3 is highly unlikely.

From 9:30 AM (scheduled start time) till now, there has been no rain at all. Despite that, play has not been possible due to the number of soggy and wet patches in the outfield. The sun has not come out much in Kanpur, making it difficult to dry the ground.

As it stands, Bangladesh are 107/3 in 35 overs, after which rain played spoilsport. India's wickets were taken by Akash Deep (2) and R Ashwin. 

A result looks unlikely with just over two days left in the Test match.

We are just a few minutes away from the next umpire inspection, scheduled to take place at 2 PM IST. The packed crowd in Kanpur, as well as many fans at home, are eagerly waiting for some positive news and some cricket action today.

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We are one hour away from the next update, scheduled to take place at 2 PM. Fingers crossed this will be more positive than the last two umpire inspections. 

If no play is possible after 2 PM, we are unlikely to have any more action on Day 3.

While only two days of full action may not be enough to force a result, the teams will be hoping that the overcast conditions and the rough patches on the pitch make a decisive difference.

On Day 2, play had been called off by this time. However, with no rain at all, umpires and officials today are hopeful for some action. Maybe not even 35 overs, but anything to get the Test match rolling again.

The big issue preventing play are the wet patches on the outfield, which haven't dried due to a lack of sunshine.

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The next inspection will take place at 2 PM IST. #TeamIndia | #INDvBAN | @IDFCFIRSTBank https://t.co/mFvJO8etwS

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 29, 2024

The next inspection being at 2 PM signals that no play will be possible in the second session either, which is supposed to run officially between 12:10 PM and 2:10 PM.

At best, we will get one long final session.

Yet more frustration for the players, but perhaps even more so for the fans. A Test is being hosted at Kanpur for the first time in nearly 3 years, and this is not the way the fans would've wanted to welcome back Team India.

OFFICIAL: The next inspection in Kanpur will be at 2:00 PM IST. Another 2-hour wait.

We still don't have any official confirmation regarding the next inspection or a potential start of play. The inspection is still ongoing in Kanpur.

As soon as the umpires walked out onto the Kanpur pitch, they were greeted by big cheers from the grandstands. For a Test match, the ground is quite packed, and many fans wait expectantly for cricket action today.

Still no sun out, and no sign of wind either. This has meant the wet patches on the outfield have still not dried up. A clear safety concern, apparently.

The umpires have walked onto the ground at Green Park stadium in Kanpur. The ground inspection is underway. The decision is awaited!

10 minutes to go before we have another official inspection by the umpires. It is Lunch for the two teams for the time being.

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We are 20 minutes away from the next umpire inspection, to happen at 12 PM. 

Best-case scenario would be an approval from the umpires, which would see play resume by 12:30 PM at the earliest.

There's good news and bad news. The good news is that rain is not expected for the time being, as per forecast. The bad news is that there's still very little sunshine to dry the outfield and start play.

Meanwhile, we're heading towards Lunch on Day 3.

It's getting cloudy at the Kanpur stadium. pic.twitter.com/fH6tEkQXFS

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 29, 2024

No play could be made possible at the start of Day 3. There has been a lot of work on the pitch, but the outfield remains soggy, due to the lack of sunshine. The umpire inspection at 10 AM stated that no play could be possible for the time being.

The next inspection is at 12:00 PM IST.

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It seems like the big need is for the sun to come out and dry the wet patches on the outfield. As of now, it has no dried quickly enough for play to resume. 

Still overcast in Kanpur, but weather forecast suggests a little bit of sun as the afternoon gets on.

The next inspection at 12 PM means that no play will be possible for 5 consecutive sessions. Session 3 of Day 1, all three sessions of Day 2, and the first session of Day 3.

Fingers crossed we can get going after Lunch.

Official confirmation:

UPDATE: Next inspection to take place at 12 PM IST.#TeamIndia | #INDvBAN | @IDFCFIRSTBank https://t.co/KWGXNocfLD

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 29, 2024

The umpires have spoken. The pitch and the outfield still needs a lot of work, say the umpires. The first session will not happen.

The next inspection is at 12 PM.

A lot of rough patches are formed on the pitch over the day and a half of no action. The bowlers could be favoured massively, which is great news for Team India.

"Soggy patches on the outfield. No sun yet," reports Murali Kartik from the pitch. The bowlers and fielders will struggle for footing in this outfield.

The pitch inspection is set to start anytime now. Officials and ground staff are still surrounding the pitch, and efforts are still being made. The umpires should be taking their decision soon.

We are edging closer towards the pitch inspection, which will take placve at 10 AM. Fewer people surrounding the pitch now. Fingers crossed that play can resume sooner than expected.

As per our visuals, there's a really big effort being made to make sure that the inspection at 10 AM is a good one. Lots of people surrounding the pitch, working on it. Stumps and creases have been put.

Very little work on the outfield. Seems to be drying.

The stumps are being placed on the pitch and the crease lines are being drawn. The pitch inspection is still nearly 25 minutes away, but we are getting closer to action it seems!

The entire pitch cover is now off. Lush green outfield underneath the cloudy conditions. The rollers and soppers are at work, and constant checks are being made. Most importantly, it's not raining!

Remember, pitch and ground inspection is at 10:00 AM IST.

The big pitch cover had been on for this long, but now it is slowly being taken off. The fantastic news is that there has been no rain since 9 AM, so perhaps we can have two full sessions of play if things stay this way!

We will not have an on-time start. Although most of the covers are off, there will be a rain and pitch inspection by the officials at 10 AM. Let's hope for positive news, and for the weather to stay alright.

The latest news is that most of the covers in the stadium are off. Only the pitch is still covered, possibly as precaution.

Some fantastic news. The covers are coming off, and it is dry for the moment in Kanpur. Forecast suggests some rain in store for the next couple of hours, but we can hope.The covers are coming off at the Green Park Stadium.

The covers are coming off at the Green Park Stadium.
- The outfield looks dry as well. pic.twitter.com/JV7zyXzxa2

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 29, 2024

Let's look at some big talking points when it comes to play:

1. No Ravindra Jadeja: India captain Rohit Sharma has not given a single out of 35 overs to Ravindra Jadeja, but is he likely to get the ball if play resumes? Unlikely, given the conditions.

2. Bangladesh middle order: Bangladesh's experienced middle order -- Mominul, Mushfiqur, Shakib and Litton -- will need to come good.

3. Forfeit innings? A highly unlikely scenario but could both sides forfeit one innings each to force a result in the match?

At best, Day 3 is set to get around the same action as Day 1, if conditions stay as forecast throughout the day. We could have a full final session if that happens.

No rain is expected on Days 4 and 5.

Here's how the Test match stands. Bangladesh are 107/3 after 35 overs, with Mominul Haque in the crease on 40, alongside Mushfiqur Rahim on 6. Akash Deep has taken two wickets for India, while R Ashwin has got one.

As per Accuweather, light rain is expected in the early hours of Day 3. However, it is supposed to remain overcast after that with no rain, and a little bit of sun as the day goes on.

Will that be enough to salvage some play? We can only hope.

Not the brightest of news coming in from Kanpur early morning. Users on social media claim that it's raining at present. 

It is raining in Kanpur. Very unlikely to resume play this morning. #KanpurTest #INDvBANpic.twitter.com/OpALRfknyQ

— Ganpat Teli (@gateposts_) September 29, 2024

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 3 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh. The second day's play was completely washed out to he incessant rain in Kanpur. Though the forecast is better on Sunday, some interruptions are still expected, especially in the first session of the day.