Bangladesh stable after double strikes from Akash Deep

Under cloudy skies, Bangladesh had a proper morning session on the first day of the second Test against India in Kanpur. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (28*) and Mominul Haque (17*) produced an uninterrupted stand of 45 runs to defy India's attack in difficult conditions. The wet outfield due to overnight rains had forced a delayed start and these factors prompted Indian captain Rohit Sharma to bowl at the toss. However, it was clear from the start that the surface of Kanpur presented a stark contrast to the deck of Chepauk.

Although there was grass, the black soil nature of the deck meant less bounce and a slower surface texture. India's new-ball duo Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj made the ball swing and the movement was mostly astonishing. Bangladesh openers Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan survived a few close calls but generally looked confident against the new ball until the arrival of Akash Deep. India's latest fast bowling sensation struck again in his first over when he took Zakir to the gully , where Yashasvi Jaiswal plucked a blinder. Soon after, pacer Shadman had LBW to give India momentum.

Akash Deep was by far the pick of the session's bowlers as he deliberately hit lines and lengths to frustrate Bangladesh's batters. However, Shanto and Mominul held on to tone down the bowling. As conditions brightened, the surface appeared to accelerate and moisture evaporated. There was still enough help for the bowlers and India threw everything they could at the Shanto-Mominul partnership but the pair held their own. The duo managed to prevent further damage and rain set in just before lunch.

Short scores: Bangladesh 74-2 (Najmul Hossain Shanto 28*; Akash Deep 2-14) vs India