A group of monkeys nearly created panic at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Wednesday, where players from India and Bangladesh were practicing for the upcoming second Test match starting September 27. The incident has raised concerns about the potential disruption the monkeys could cause during the highly anticipated match.
Viral Video Showcases Monkey Menace
A video surfaced on social media showing several monkeys climbing on top of a white tent right over the ground where the cricketers were practicing. Both Indian and Bangladeshi players can be seen batting in the nets, completely unaware of the monkey menace surrounding them.
The monkeys, some even with little kids, moved around the tent canopy and were eating whatever little they could get their hands on. Stadium officials seem to be aware of the problem, but it’s unclear if they have taken any measures to solve it.
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Thousands Expected to Attend Second Test Match
Monkeys could cause trouble for the spectators who come to watch the match from Friday. Thousands are expected to attend the second and final Test of the series, which India leads 1-0 after their 280-run victory in Chennai last week.
This is the second controversy before the Test match after a Hindu group’s protest outside the stadium against the ongoing violence against their community in Bangladesh.
However, visiting team coach Chandika Hathurusinghe assured that his players are not worried about their security despite the political upheaval and resultant violence back home that has been criticized in India.
“We have no concern about the security. We trust that the Indian board is looking after that,” Hathurusinghe told reporters at the venue.
India Looks to Seal Series in Kanpur
The hosts will be looking to continue their winning run and whitewash the series to extend their unbeaten record at home, which has now stood for 11 years and counting. England was the last team to beat India in a Test series here in 2012.
Rohit Sharma and Co. will also host Bangladesh for a 3-T20I series before facing New Zealand‘s challenge in 3 Tests from October 16 to November 5 to finish the home season this year.
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