IND vs BAN: UPCA Takes Bizarre Step To Keep Monkey Menace In Check For Kanpur Test, Hires Langurs

While uncontrollable factors like rain and bad light hampered play on Day 1 of the 2nd India vs Bangladesh Test, aside from that the Green Park stadium management in Kanpur was ready for the come what may. The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) implemented stringent security measures to prevent any potential protests. On top of that, it even took precautions to keep the game devoid of any monkey menace.

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Langurs Hired To Stop Monkey Menace

In what could be defined as a bizarre method to keep monkeys at bay, UPCA hired langurs (long-tailed leaf monkeys) and their trainers to provide the spectators with a safe environment at the Green Park stadium during the 2nd IND vs BAN Test. The step was taken as troops of monkeys are present in the vicinity of the stadium. Monkeys fear the langurs hence their movement will be controlled.

“To avoid the terror of monkeys, we have langurs (long-tailed leaf monkeys) to take care of them,” venue director Sanjay Kapoor.

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India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Day 1 Highlights

Heavy showers brought about an early end to play on the opening day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh with the visitors placed at 107 for 3 in their first innings here on Friday. Bangladesh scored 33 runs and lost the wicket of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (31) in the nine overs that could be bowled after lunch before the players walked off due to bad light.

Mushfiqur Rahim (6) and Mominul Haque (40) were at the crease during the break.

Bangladesh 1st innings: Zakir Hasan c Jaiswal b Akash Deep 0, Shadman Islam lbw b Akash Deep 24, Mominul Haque not out 40, Najmul Hossain Shanto lbw b Ashwin 31, Mushfiqur Rahim not out 6. Extras: 6 (b-4, lb-1, nb-1). Total: 107/3 in 35 overs. Fall of wickets: 1-26, 2-29, 3-80. Bowling: Jasprit Bumrah 9-4-19-0, Mohammed Siraj 7-0-27-0, Ravichandran Ashwin 9-0-22-1, Akash Deep 10-4-34-2. 

(With inputs from PTI)