'Itni ghatiya services hai yaha pe': Viral video exposes India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test venue

During the second Test between India and Bangladesh at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium, poor facilities, especially the drainage system, came under fire. Despite no rain on Day 3, play was abandoned due to a wet outfield, frustrating fans and experts. Questions arise about the venue's suitability for future international matches.
'Itni ghatiya services hai yaha pe': Viral video exposes India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test venue
India vs Bangladesh 3rd Test venue (PTI Photo)
NEW DELHI: The poor facilities at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium came under fire during the second Test between India and Bangladesh, particularly after Day 3 was abandoned due to a wet outfield, despite no rain on Sunday.
Frustration mounted among fans and cricket experts as the drainage system became the focal point of criticism, with many questioning whether the venue is fit for international cricket.
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One fan's viral video captured the sentiment perfectly. “This stadium in Kanpur is so old, there’s no proper drainage system at all. It’s not even raining anymore. If it were any other ground, the covers would’ve been off by now, and the match would’ve started already. The ground's really bad, and I don’t think Kanpur will get more matches in the future with such poor facilities. (Itni ghatiya services hai yaha pe) It’s just terrible here,” he said, summing up the mood in the stands.

The match had already been disrupted by rain on Day 1, and Day 2 was completely washed out due to a wet outfield.
However, the decision to abandon play on Day 3, when there was no rain, left fans particularly outraged.
Umpires conducted multiple inspections throughout the day, but the outfield remained unfit for play, resulting in another frustrating delay.
The drainage system at Green Park, or rather the lack of it, became the centre of attention.

In modern cricket, venues are expected to have top-notch facilities, including proper drainage, to ensure play can resume as soon as conditions improve.
Comparisons to other stadiums with better infrastructure were inevitable, with many fans and pundits arguing that this wouldn’t have happened at more advanced grounds.
Given these recurring issues, questions are being raised about Kanpur's suitability as a host for future international matches.
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