[Pictures] Ravichandran Ashwin, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, & Dhruv Jurel seen playing footvolley amid rain in India vs Bangladesh 2024 2nd Test

Indian players were seen making the most of the rain break by playing footvolley during the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh at Green Park in Kanpur on Day 2 (Saturday, September 28). Ravichandran Ashwin, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, and Dhruv Jurel were in action at an indoor facility.

Notably, the Indian players left the stadium for the team hotel in their bus amid continuous rain during the first session on Day 2. Only 35 overs were possible due to rain on the opening day.

Sharing pictures of Indian players playing footvolley, cricketer-turned-commentator Dinesh Karthik wrote:

“Foot volley situation, thanks to rain."

Indian players playing football at an indoor facility on Day 2. [Pic credits @dk00019 on Instagram]

According to BBC Weather, thundery showers and light winds will likely continue on Day 2. The temperature will hover around 27 to 28 degrees Celsius, with a 30 to 75 percent chance of rain during the match hours.

According to the weather forecast, rain is likely to continue during the first half of Day 3. Unfortunately, Day 4 is also prone to drizzles, but the fifth and final day is expected to be the brightest with sunny conditions.

Kanpur weather for India vs Bangladesh Test. [Pic credits: BBC]

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Bangladesh lose early wickets against India in the 2nd Test

A clinical bowling display helped India dominate Bangladesh after winning the toss on Day 1. The visitors were reduced to 107/3 after 35 overs, with Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim at the crease. Akash Deep emerged as the pick of Indian bowlers, claiming two wickets. Meanwhile, Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed visiting captain Najmul Hossain Shanto lbw out.

The hosts are already leading the two-match Test series against Bangladesh 1-0. The Rohit Sharma-led side won the first Test by a mammoth 280 runs, thanks to centuries from Ashwin, Rishabh Pant, and Shubman Gill. The Player of the Match Ashwin also bagged six wickets in the second innings.

Following the two Tests, the Men in Blue are scheduled to play a three-match T20I series against the Bangla Tigers in October.