Akash Deep took two early wickets in overcast conditions, but Bangladesh recovered through skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, reaching 74 for two at lunch

Bangladesh were 107 for 3 in 35 overs when the first day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park <a targe

Pacer Akash Deep struck twice in overcast conditions to dismiss both openers but Bangladesh fought back through skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and reach 74 for two at lunch on the opening day of the second Test that had a delayed start due to wet outfield, on Friday. ( Day 1 Blog | Scorecard | Cricket News)

KANPUR: India fast bowler Akash Deep sent back both Bangladesh’s openers inside the first hour of play as the tourists took lunch at 74-2 in the second Test on Friday. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, on 28, and Mominul Haque, on 17, were batting at the break in Kanpur after putting together 45 runs between them.

Bangladesh was 107-3 against India when rain stopped play on day one Friday of the second test. Bangladesh, 74-2 at lunch, resumed 15 minutes late in the second session due to a light shower. Ravichandran Ashwin broke the third-wicket partnership in the truncated second session.

Pacer Akash Deep struck twice in overcast conditions to dismiss both openers but Bangladesh fought back through skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and reach 74 for two at lunch on the opening day of the second Test that had a delayed start due to wet outfield,

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.

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