INDIA fast bowler Akash Deep removed both Bangladesh’s openers in the first hour of play, leaving the visitors at 74-2 at lunch on Friday during the second Test in Kanpur.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, on 28, and Mominul Haque, on 17, were unbeaten at the break after putting together a partnership of 45 runs.
Bangladesh’s openers began cautiously after a delayed start due to a wet outfield.
Zakir Hasan was dismissed for a duck after facing 24 balls, caught at gully by Yashasvi Jaiswal off Deep’s bowling.
Deep struck again, trapping Shadman Islam lbw for 24. The umpire initially turned down the appeal, but India successfully reviewed the decision.
Najmul and Mominul held on until lunch, with rain briefly halting play as the covers were brought on just before the break Read More…..
