India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test, Day 3: Green Park in Kanpur faced severe backlash after the entire third day of play was abandoned without a single ball bowled, despite the absence of rain. Fans took to social media, expressing their disappointment and anger towards the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), calling it a disgrace for the world’s richest cricket board.
On Monday, the umpires made the final call at 2 PM IST, announcing that play would not resume due to wet patches on the outfield. Although Kanpur had experienced overnight rain, the weather had cleared up by the afternoon, with no further downpour since Sunday morning. Despite the sunny conditions, lingering moisture near the bowlers’ run-up areas prevented the game from continuing, frustrating fans who were hopeful that play would eventually begin.
After the umpires’ second inspection, the decision to abandon the day’s play sparked outrage on social media. Many cricket enthusiasts labeled Green Park as one of the “worst venues” in India, pointing fingers at the subpar drainage system and inadequate ground maintenance. Fans also expressed disappointment that such issues were occurring at a stadium in a country with vast financial resources invested in cricket infrastructure.
The backlash extended to the BCCI, with several users criticizing the board for failing to ensure basic facilities at one of its international venues. Many felt that the situation was unacceptable, particularly given the fact that Kanpur’s Green Park is a long-standing stadium that has hosted numerous international matches over the years.
As the washout added to the disruption of the series, fans demanded accountability from the BCCI, urging the governing body to improve conditions at Green Park and similar venues across the country to avoid further embarrassment.
