During the post-lunch session, two 30-minute periods without rain raised the spirits of the few spectators present, as the highly-touted SubAir drainage system at the ground is known to be able to prepare the field for play within 15 to 20 minutes after the rain stops.<\/p>\n
However, as the ground staff began to remove the covers and evaluate the conditions, a light drizzle resumed, prompting the officials to err on the side of caution. Shortly after the day\u2019s play was officially abandoned at 2:29 p.m. local time, a heavy downpour began.<\/p>\n
As the first session neared its end, fans began to fill the stands, their spirits lifted on a wet day by the sight of local hero Virat Kohli heading to the indoor practice facilities, his presence igniting a resounding cheer that filled the mostly vacant stands.<\/p>\n
The chants of \u201cRCB, RCB\u201d heralded brighter prospects, rising with the first flurry of activity on the field as the ground staff, spurred by the sound of a conch shell, signalled the potential for play. Yet, this burst of hope marked the end of the day\u2019s prospects.<\/p>\n
With the city\u2019s weather forecast predicting rain for the entire coming week, India might have to surpass their remarkable Kanpur performance against Bangladesh to secure the desired outcome.<\/p>\n
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