Rohit Sharma has won the toss and sent Bangladesh in to bat in the second cricket test as India chases a series sweep. India won the first test in Chennai by 280 runs.

Now Rohit and Shanto both would've analysed the same pitch but the latter said that Bangladesh wanted to bat first anyhow. Banglade

India are leading the two-match Test series 1-0 and will be aiming to win their 18th consecutive series at home in the format. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma has created history in Kanpur even as India have opted to bowl first after winning the toss at Green Park in Kanpur.

He said the simple working style of skipper Rohit Sharma made life easy for him when he came to the Indian side. "I had hesitation initially that there would be pressure, but Rohit bhaiya made things so simple.

Persistent rain forced the officials to call off early stumps on Day 1 as only 35 overs were bowled. Bangladesh were on 107/3 by 35 overs by the end of the first day.

Rohit Sharma’s India is set to face Najmul Hossain Shanto’s Bangladesh in the second Test at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium. After suffering a 280-run thrashing in Chennai during the first Test, Bangladesh will be eager to bounce back and level the series.