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‘He has got a lot of heart’: Jasprit Bumrah lauds Akash Deep after series victory against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

Akash Deep. (Pic Credit - X) KANPUR: India's star pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, is hopeful that his compatriot Akash Deep will continue to go from strength to strength after their "special win" in the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur on Tuesday.Despite losing more than two days of play due to rain and a wet outfield, India players strived hard, pushed for success, and stamped their authority with a 7-wicket win on a sunny day in Kanpur.Throughout the series, India's mainstay bowlers had their say whenever the situation demanded it. But it was the young Akash Deep brought heat in Kanpur, swung his way to the headlines by making his presence felt with the SG ball in his hand.Bumrah had firsthand experience of witnessing Akash spread his charm against a resilient Bangladesh setup. The crafty...

30Sep

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BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla defends Kanpur as Test centre amid criticism | Cricket News – Times of India

KANPUR: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Monday put up a stout defence of Kanpur as a Test centre, saying the venue can't be denied the chance to host long format matches as it is set to undergo an upgrade to improve its infrastructure. Persistent rain has played havoc with the second Test between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park as two full days of play were washed out without a ball being bowled.The stadium has an outdated drainage system and three super soppers were used to dry the ground after rain.On Sunday, it did not rain much and the sun also came out for a brief period but the wet outfield did not allow play to begin. Only 35 overs could be bowled across the first three days of the Test."Well criticism is one thing which we are used to being in administration of BCCI in ...

29Sep

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‘Suspend Test matches in Kanpur’: Basit Ali’s massive take after India-Bangladesh Day 3 gets abandoned | Cricket News – Times of India

Kanpur Stadium (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali feels that Kanpur should not host Test matches in the future, and if the second match between India and Bangladesh ends in a draw, then it could have a big impact on the hosts in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Only one session of the opening day has been played since the commencement of the Kanpur Test.On Sunday, the impact of rain continued to impact the Test as the third day was washed away due to wet outfield at Green Park. Basit Ali slammed the management for their inability to make the ground ready for play despite the availability of two super soppers. "They couldn't manage to dry the ground even though it hadn't rained since last night. Even after two super soppers, the ground was still wet. It ...

29Sep

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Amid outrage over no play at Green Park, curator says match officials ‘never told us what is the issue’ | Cricket News – Times of India

KANPUR: Despite a rain-free morning and bright sunshine later in the day, day three’s play of the second Test between India and Bangladesh was called off without a ball being bowled at the Green Park Stadium.The unexpected cause? A ‘wet outfield’. Frustration grew as both teams remained at their hotel, while match officials inspected the field three times, all without covers.But there was no play, leading to two days now lost due to rain.Shiv Kumar, the pitch curator of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) maintained that everything was under control in Kanpur. But he admitted to having confusion regarding the match officials’ reservations.“They gave us three different time for inspection but never told us what is the issue. Which area was wet or whatever is the problem. I told the...

27Sep

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Watch: Green Park ground staff touches Virat Kohli’s feet | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli at the Green Park Cricket Stadium in Kanpur. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: To say that Virat Kohli enjoys a demi-god status in India would be an understatement. He is one of the most celebrated athletes in the country, transcending the sport of cricket to become a global icon.Kohli has had several notable performances in Kanpur's Green Park Stadium, one of India's oldest cricket venues where the second Test between India and Bangladesh is being held. Although Kohli's international appearances in Kanpur are limited due to the rotation of venues across India, he has still made an impact in the matches played there.As the toss for the second Test was delayed due to wet outfield, the Green Park ground staff was busy covering the field in an effort to start...

27Sep

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India vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test: Green Park Stadium stares at an uncertain future | Cricket News – Times of India

Green Park Cricket Stadium in Kanpur. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) KANPUR: The Green Park Stadium, one of India's earliest Test centres, may struggle to find another international fixture in the foreseeable future, TOI has learnt. As it stands, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is unsure of the hosting capabilities of the venue.According to sources, the board has been made aware of the reluctance of senior India players to play at the venue.With the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow having state-of-the art facilities and a new international stadium expected to come up in Varanasi next year, it will be tough for Green Park to get another international match to host."There were concerns raised by Indian team management about the venue. They prefer to play in Lucknow, which has better fa...