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IND Vs BAN 2nd Test To Move Out Of Kanpur Due To Protest Threat? BCCI Answers

India-Bangladesh second Test in Kanpur faces protest threat (X.com)India-Bangladesh second Test in Kanpur faces protest threat (X.com)

In an encouraging update, the second Test between India and Bangladesh, scheduled to take place in Kanpur, is set to proceed as planned despite looming threats of protests, reveals BCCI insider.

India will host Bangladesh for a two-game Test series starting next week to resume action after a 40-day break from international cricket. With a long red ball season approaching, the Indian cricket team will aim for winning momentum ahead of the challenging Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

India-Bangladesh second Test in Kanpur faces protest threat!

That being said, the Bangladesh Test series will commence on September 19 at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai before the action shifts to Kanpur for the second and final Test of the tour.

Interestingly, Hindu Mahasabha in Kanpur threatened authorities to stage a protest if the Bangladesh team visited the city, citing political turmoil in the neighbouring country. 

Amid the threat of a hostile environment, a BCCI source told Sports Tak that the schedule won’t be changed momentarily. The board is closely monitoring the threats and plans to peacefully conduct the Test match to ensure the fans in Kanpur are not disheartened.

"Yes, we are monitoring and with the concerned authorities as far as those threats are concerned but we have done everything to hold that match and stadium is ready to welcome our and visitors and said it’s not going anywhere it will be in Kanpur but will keep monitoring the situation not only in Kanpur but also at the other venues," the source said.

Notably, the Test series is crucial for India to strengthen their contenders for the World Test Championships finals scheduled for 2025.

Bangladesh announce squad for India tour

In the early hours of Thursday morning, Bangladesh released their squad for the upcoming Test series against India. Najmul Hossain Shanto, who recently led Bangladesh to a historic Test series victory against Pakistan, will continue to lead his side,

Litton Das will open the batting whereas Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana will be in charge of fast bowling. Additionally Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan will play key roles as experienced all-rounders. Notably, Shoriful Islam has been excluded from the 16-member squad.