India vs Bangladesh, Highlights, Day 3: Play On Day 3 Called Off ...

IND vs BAN Live Score: See you tomorrow

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!

IND vs BAN Live: The outfield is not fit for play

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. 

IND vs BAN Live Score: The silver lining

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.

IND vs BAN Live Score: Massive disappointment

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.

IND vs BAN Live Score: Day 3 called off due to wet outfield

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

IND vs BAN Live Score: Safety of the players in question

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.

IND vs BAN Live: Play called off?

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.

IND vs BAN Live: The sun is out!

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.

IND vs BAN Live Score: Umpires are out

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.

IND vs BAN Live Score: No rain... so why no play?

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.

IND vs BAN Live: Game scenario - As it stands

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.

IND vs BAN Live Score: Awaiting next update

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.

IND vs BAN Live Score: Huge stat in India's favour

New Zealand have never won an away series in World Test Championship history. Their next challenge? Team India. A massive task to try and change that record.

IND vs BAN Live: Sri Lanka beat New Zealand

More news on India's next Test opponents, New Zealand. The Kiwis have lost by an innings and 154 runs, handing Sri Lanka a 2-0 series whitewash. 

IND vs BAN Live Score: 1 hour till the next update

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.

IND vs BAN Live: Is a result possible?

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.

IND vs BAN Live: There is still hope for play

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.

IND vs BAN Live: New Zealand losing

Meanwhile, let's take a small peek into India's next opponents, New Zealand. As it stands, they are set to suffer an innings defeat against Sri Lanka in the second Test (and lose the series 2-0!).

IND vs BAN Live: Final session, at best

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.

IND vs BAN Live Score: The frustration continues

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.

IND vs BAN Live: Next inspection at 2 PM

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

IND vs BAN Live: No official announcement yet

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.

IND vs BAN Live Score: Huge cheer by the fans

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.

IND vs BAN Live Score: No sun out

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.

IND vs BAN Live Score: Umpires on the pitch

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

IND vs BAN Live Score: 10 minutes to go

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

IND vs BAN Live: India's T20I Squad

Meanwhile, India announced their T20I squad for the Bangladesh series last night. The big talking points were that 156.7 kmph pace sensation Mayank Yadav got his long-awaited India call-up, while Ruturaj Gaikwad was left out.

You can catch the full squad HERE

IND vs BAN Live: 20 minutes to go

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.

IND vs BAN Live: Clouds returning

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

IND vs BAN Live Score: Inspection at 12 PM

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.

IND vs BAN Live Score: Where the match stands

Bangladesh are 107/3 against India in the first innings of the second Test. The caveat? No play has been possible for a day and a half now. Only 35 overs bowled in Kanpur, after which the rain gods have had quite a big say.

But, there may be more positive news soon.

IND vs BAN Live Score: IPL news!

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IND vs BAN Live Score: Waiting for the sun

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.

IND vs BAN Live: 5 sessions of no play

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.

IND vs BAN Live: Play not possible yet

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.

IND vs BAN Live: Rough patches on the pitch

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.

IND vs BAN Live Score: Outfield still 'soggy'

"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.

IND vs BAN Live: Big update soon!

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.