"Do din Test match rukwa diya so that people can discuss IPL retentions"- Top 10 funny memes as day 3 of 2nd IND vs BAN 2024 Test gets abandoned
The wet outfield at Green Park in Kanpur forced the match officials to call off the play on the second consecutive day of the 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh without a single ball being bowled. The play was not possible on Sunday (September 29) even though there was no rain at the venue, much to the frustration of the fans who criticized the facilities of the stadium.
India took a lead of 1-0 in the two-match series after registering a comprehensive win in Chennai. The second Test commenced on Friday, with only 35 overs bowled due to constant rain-induced breaks. Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first, considering the overcast conditions.
The Bangladesh openers weathered the spells of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj without losing a wicket. However, the third pacer, Akash Deep, dismissed the duo and reduced Bangladesh to 29/2. Najmul Hossain Shanto (31) and Mominul Haque (40*) then stabilized things with a 51-run partnership before Ashwin broke it by dismissing the Bangladesh captain. Mushfiqur Rahim (6*) and Mominul took the visiting team to 107/3 before the play was called off.
Fans were disappointed after not witnessing action on two consecutive days of the ongoing Test between India and Bangladesh. They expressed their reactions by sharing memes on social media platforms. One of the fans wrote:
"Do din Test match rukwa diya so that people can discuss IPL retentions." (Stopped the Test match for two days so that people can discuss IPL retentions)
Here are some of the top memes:
"Mohammed Shami also has a similar approach"- Zaheer Khan on Indian pacer Akash Deep after impressive spell in 2nd Test vs Bangladesh
Former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan recently analyzed Akash Deep's bowling and felt he is similar to Mohammed Shami. The 2011 ODI World Cup winner opined that Shami could be a good role model for Akash and help him grow in his international career. Speaking to Cricbuzz on the matter, Zaheer Khan said:
"He [Akash Deep] also looks to keep things straight and attack the stumps. Mohammed Shami also has a similar approach. Shami can be a good role model for Akash Deep. [Look at the] way Shami has achieved success in international cricket. Like Shami, Akash Deep also likes to make good use of the seam."
Khan continued:
"When you attack the stumps and bowl good lengths, that will definitely help your cause. This is the way Shami has achieved his success. If Akash Deep is looking for a role model, there can be no one better than him. His seam position is always talked about. Akash Deep has consistency, but if he chats with other bowlers, he can add variety in his bowling a lot sooner."
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