The Green Park stadium in Kanpur will host the 2nd IND vs BAN Test Match. Photo: X/KanpurUpdates The Green Park stadium in Kanpur will host the 2nd IND vs BAN Test Match. Photo: X/KanpurUpdates 
India are all set to lock horns against Bangladesh in the much-anticipated second Test starting from Friday, September 27 and will be played at Kanpur's Green Park stadium. (Key Battles | More Cricket News)
However, ahead of the 2nd IND vs BAN Test, part of the stadium has been deemed unfit by the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) according to a report in The Indian Express.
The report states that the officials felt that some structures of the stadium won't be able to take the load of a heavy fan turnout and that it may come down any moment. As a result, only less than half the capacity of fans will be allowed at Balcony C stand to watch the second Test match.
“The PWD has raised some issues and we have agreed that we will not sell all the tickets of Balcony C,” UPCA CEO Ankit Chatterjee was quoted in The Indian Express.
“We have been told to sell only 1700 tickets for the stand, which has a capacity of 4,800. The repair work will continue for the next couple of days,” he added.
The report states that the PWD officials have asked the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) to close the stand before the match on Friday.
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The Green Park Stadium is owned by the Uttar Pradesh's government sports department and recently, the stadium has not seen much action. This is down to the newly-built Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, that has way better facilities and the UPCA also functions from there.
“This stadium is not directly under UPCA, and we have a clear window of 40 days before a match to get it ready. We have done our best to keep everything intact before this important World Test Championship (WTC) match,” said Chatterjee.
History Related To Green Park Stadium
The Green Park stadium, which is located near the banks of River Ganga in Kanpur, has a cricketing history dating back to 1940. Green Park was named after a British woman, Miss Green, who use to practice horse riding at the same venue. The stadium was built in 1945.
India's Record At Green Park Stadium
Full list of Test matches played by India in KanpurTeam 1Team 2WinnerMarginGroundMatch DateIndiaNew Zealanddrawn-KanpurNov 25-29, 2021IndiaNew ZealandIndia197 runsKanpurSep 22-26, 2016IndiaSri LankaIndiainns & 144 runsKanpurNov 24-27, 2009IndiaSouth AfricaIndia8 wicketsKanpurApr 11-13, 2008IndiaSouth Africadrawn-KanpurNov 20-24, 2004IndiaNew ZealandIndia8 wicketsKanpurOct 22-25, 1999IndiaSouth AfricaIndia280 runsKanpurDec 8-12, 1996IndiaSri Lankadrawn-KanpurDec 17-22, 1986IndiaEnglanddrawn-KanpurJan 31-Feb 5, 1985IndiaWest IndiesWest Indiesinns & 83 runsKanpurOct 21-25, 1983IndiaEnglanddrawn-KanpurJan 30-Feb 4, 1982IndiaPakistandrawn-KanpurDec 25-30, 1979IndiaAustraliaIndia153 runsKanpurOct 2-7, 1979IndiaWest Indiesdrawn-KanpurFeb 2-8, 1979IndiaNew Zealanddrawn-KanpurNov 18-23, 1976IndiaEnglanddrawn-KanpurJan 25-30, 1973IndiaAustraliadrawn-KanpurNov 15-20, 1969IndiaEnglanddrawn-KanpurFeb 15-20, 1964IndiaEnglanddrawn-KanpurDec 1-6, 1961IndiaPakistandrawn-KanpurDec 16-21, 1960IndiaAustraliaIndia119 runsKanpurDec 19-24, 1959IndiaWest IndiesWest Indies203 runsKanpurDec 12-17, 1958IndiaEnglandEngland8 wicketsKanpurJan 12-14, 1952India have played 23 matches at Kanpur's Green Park stadium with 7 victories to their name and lost three. 13 matches have ended in a draw.
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