The second Test match between India and Bangladesh is underway at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. It is a crucial game for both teams, as India are eyeing a clean sweep to strengthen its hold at the top of the WTC standings. Meanwhile, Bangladesh are looking to level the series.

Rohit Sharma won the toss, and India opted to field first. After the first session on day 1,The Tigers put 74 runs on the board while India took two wickets courtesy of Akash Deep. 

Bangladeshi Fan Beaten In Kanpur

Meanwhile, a shameful incident has taken place at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, where Indian fans allegedly beat up the Bangladeshi mascot. A video has been going viral on the internet where a Bangladeshi fan dressed up as 'Tiger ' was escorted by police and was in immense pain.

The report also mentioned that the stadium's medical team assisted the Bangladeshi fan, and the police offered him water. The hecklers snatched Bangladesh's flag and beat him badly. Tiger Robi from Dhaka is said to be the victim's name.

Bangladeshi Mascott Misbehaved During 2023 World Cup In India

It is not the first time that a Bangladeshi fan has been bullied in India; a similar instance occurred during the 2023 World Cup when India faced Bangladesh.  India took on Bangladesh in Pune on October 19 and took a dark turn as Indian fans  harassed a passionate Bangladesh supporter, Shoaib Ali Bukhari, popularly known as 'Tiger Shoaib.'

The disgraceful act was captured on video and widely shared on social media platforms, leaving cricket fans ashamed. However, the fans rectified their mistake and later gifted a new tiger soft toy to the fan they heckled in Pune.

Source: OneCricket

BDST: 1547 HRS, SEPT 27, 2024
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