What an irony it is. When the sun finally came out for the first time in four days, the third day’s play was called off at 2 pm due to a wet outfield. Thus, for the second day running, no play was possible in the second Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park here. That meant the visitors, who were put in to bat, could not resume their innings, with the score static at 107-3. With two days left in the match, a result looks unlikely. 

Damp patches present

Despite the ground being fully covered with sheets of tarpaulin, rainwater had seeped through, creating damp patches at some spots, the most bothersome being one at the long-off area near the media centre. The umpires conducted inspections at 10 am, noon, and 2 pm before calling off the day at tea. Though it had not rained since Saturday night, the two days of downpour earlier had done enough damage for the ground to be deemed unfit. The damp patches required strong sunshine to dry, but the sun came out too late to provide enough heat to dry up the areas.