The second and final Test between India and Bangladesh is currently underway at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first, anticipating that batting might be challenging on the slightly damp surface. Bangladesh began their innings steadily, forcing India to wait until the 9th over for their first breakthrough.
It came courtesy of pacer Akash Deep, who capitalized on a moment of brilliance from Yashasvi Jaiswal. On the third ball of the ninth over, Akash bowled a delivery that tempted Zakir Hasan to defend. The ball, pitching just outside off, straightened enough to take the outside edge of Zakir’s bat.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal, stationed at gully, reacted swiftly. He dived forward, inches off the ground, and managed to scoop up a stunning catch. The on-field umpires, uncertain about the catch, decided to refer it to the third umpire. After a meticulous review of the footage, which showed no conclusive evidence of the ball touching the ground, Zakir was given out for a duck after facing 24 deliveries.
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Jaiswal’s athletic effort set the tone for the Indian fielding unit, showcasing the youngster’s excellent reflexes and commitment in the ongoing series. Akash Deep, bolstered by the early success, struck again in the 13th over. This time, it was Shadman Islam who fell victim to his precise bowling. The left-hander, who looked relatively settled with a score of 24 from 36 balls, was caught off guard by a delivery that angled in from around the wicket.
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Akash’s appeal for an LBW was initially turned down by the on-field umpire, but Rohit Sharma, convinced of the dismissal, immediately called for a review. The replays showed the ball would have hit the leg stump, and the decision was overturned, sending Shadman back to the pavilion. With Bangladesh struggling at 29/2, India’s bowlers had gained early control in the crucial Kanpur Test, looking to build on their momentum.
