India-Bangladesh Test in Kanpur to go ahead despite protest threats
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the second Test between Team India and Bangladesh, scheduled for September 27 in Kanpur, will proceed as planned. This announcement comes amidst threats of protest from the Hindu Mahasabha, a right-wing group. The organization has expressed its intention to demonstrate against the Tigers due to alleged violence against Hindus in their home country. Here's more.
BCCI is closely monitoring the situation
In response to inquiries about contingency plans, a senior BCCI official confirmed the board is closely monitoring the situation with relevant authorities. The official assured that all necessary precautions are in place to ensure the match goes ahead as planned. "Yes, we are closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the concerned authorities," he said.
'The match is not going anywhere'
The BCCI official further confirmed that the venue for the match will not change. "The match is not going anywhere -- it will be held in Kanpur," he said. He added that they will continue monitoring developments in Kanpur and other venues to ensure a smooth and safe event amid rising tensions ahead of the upcoming Test.
India vs Bangladesh: A look at the Test series
The two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh starts on September 19 in Chennai, with the second match in Kanpur on September 27. This series against the Tigers will mark the start of Team India's long Test season, which includes a total of 10 matches across three series. After Bangladesh, India will take on New Zealand at home followed by a tour of Australia. Earlier, the BCCI announced a 16-member squad for the first encounter against Bangladesh.
India's 16-member squad for first Test vs Bagladesh
Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are back in the squad with Yash Dayal being called up for this maiden Test. Team India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.
India have dominated the scenes against the Tigers
India have won all the Tests played against Bangladesh, with the most recent one being in 2022. (India won the series 2-0) India boast a head-to-head record of 11-0 in terms of wins-loss from 13 matches to date. Two matches have been drawn.
