Kanpur, September 28 (IANS). Rain and wet outfields are a common occurrence for outdoor sports like cricket. So, what do players do when weather plays spoilsport?
Former India fast bowler RP Singh gave an insight on how players manage their time during the weather-induced break, as play on the second day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh was washed out without a single ball being bowled. .
The teams remained in their respective hotels as play at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur was impossible on Saturday due to incessant rain in the city and wet outfield.
There was continuous drizzle in Kanpur since morning, which turned into light rain by afternoon, but with no improvement in the outfield conditions, there was no possibility of resumption of play. With three days left, India are hopeful of a result provided the rain subsides.
Regarding the common activities carried out by cricketers while stuck in the dressing room or team hotel, RP Singh revealed that many players use the free time to focus on personal tasks and maintain their physical condition .
“Most players continue to work on their fitness even while sitting in the dressing room. They keep ticking all the boxes,” former left-arm fast bowler Singh told IANS.
He further explains, “Players usually try to achieve their gym goals in this free time. Some do cardio, others focus on weights – basically, they use this period to catch up on any pending work. Let's try to accomplish.” For professional athletes, keeping their bodies in top condition is an ongoing endeavor, and even when rain stops play, the focus on fitness never wavers.”
RP Singh also shared that players enjoy their free time, but they never neglect their work.
“Cricket is their primary objective, and everyone remains focused on the game plan. In such conditions, tactics keep evolving with every passing minute. This mental readiness is important, especially in a match where the weather changes dramatically,” he said. “Can change the dynamics of play. Of course, if the interruption is long, they also spend time listening to music and engaging in leisure activities.”
At the end of the first day's play, Bangladesh's score was 107/3, with Mominul unbeaten on 40 and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim on six.
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