Tiger Robi, a Bangladeshi supporter who was allegedly overwhelmed and heckled within the second Test match between India and Bangladesh, is alleged to be positive and was taken to hospital for a checkup, confirmed UP Police. Robi, a fan from Dhaka, was allegedly overwhelmed and heckled by spectators at Green Park Stadium and was taken to the Regency Hospital by the police. According to a press release by a police official on the stadium, Robi had been feeling unwell earlier than arriving and fainted as a result of warmth within the unauthorised C-upper stand, which had been closed by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) over structural considerations. “He is fine now, and we took him to Regency Hospital for a check-up. There was no assault, just a case of heat exhaustion,” the police official mentioned.
The incident occurred throughout the first session of the match when Robi was seen waving a Bangladeshi flag from the unauthorised stand. This reportedly sparked a confrontation with some Indian spectators. Tensions escalated, and safety personnel intervened to diffuse the state of affairs. However, Robi later alleged that throughout the lunch break, a gaggle of native followers bodily assaulted him.’
Coming to the match, Bangladesh have been 107 for 3 in 35 overs when the primary day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium was known as off as a consequence of rain.
After a delayed begin as a consequence of a moist outfield, India capitalised on seam-friendly circumstances early on, however the guests slowly clawed their method again into the competition, because of a promising partnership between Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque.
Rohit Sharma’s choice to bowl first paid off instantly as India’s pacer Akash Deep, who has been on a roll, made early inroads. He struck twice in his first spell, leaving Bangladesh at 33/2.
Zakir Hasan fell for a duck, undone by a fantastic supply from Akash that angled in and formed away late, edging to Yashasvi Jaiswal at gully for a shocking low catch. Shadnam Islam adopted quickly after, trapped lbw by Akash in a call that was initially given not out however overturned upon assessment, because of Rohit’s sensible use of DRS.
Bangladesh have been reeling at 78/2 by lunch with their hopes for restoration rested on their captain Shanto and the skilled Mominul Haque. Both batters weathered the Indian tempo assault, with Mominul step by step discovering his rhythm and displaying some beautiful stroke play.
Shanto, however, performed with stable approach to grind out runs on a pitch that gave the impression to be flattening out because the day progressed.
However, it wasn’t lengthy earlier than Ravichandran Ashwin labored his magic. India’s ace off-spinner broke by Shanto’s resistance with a intelligent arm-ball, luring the Bangladeshi skipper into taking part in for spin earlier than trapping him lbw.
Shanto’s dismissal for 31, simply when he appeared set to anchor the innings, was a blow to Bangladesh’s hopes. Mushfiqur Rahim was then tasked with steadying the ship alongside Mominul.
The afternoon session noticed Bangladesh present indicators of restoration, with Mominul taking part in some aggressive pictures, together with a few boundaries, to alleviate the stress. The pitch, although unpredictable earlier, appeared to ease for batting because the day wore on. But simply as momentum started to swing towards Bangladesh, unhealthy gentle interrupted play and protracted drizzle, forcing an early finish to the day.
The early stoppage was a reduction for India, because the Bangladeshi center order, led by Mominul, was beginning to assert itself. Mominul remained unbeaten on 40, with Mushfiqur on the different finish.
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