Kanpur: The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has enlisted the help of langurs (ong-tailed leaf monkeys) to tackle the monkey menace at the Green Park Stadium, the venue of the ongoing second Test match between India and Bangladesh
The decision was taken to protect fans, staff, and broadcast personnel from monkeys, who have been known to invade the stadium in search of food, causing disruption.

Venue director Sanjay Kapoor before the start of the match media briefing said, "To avoid the terror of monkeys, we have langurs to take care of them."

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The use of langurs is common practice in the city to deal with monkey menace. In the past, their presence has proven effective during international matches at the venue.

The UPCA has also taken additional measures, such as covering the raised stands, where television crews set up their cameras, with black cloth on either side and at the back to prevent the monkeys from entering the stands.

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In an impressive display of bowling, R Ashwin delivered the first breakthrough after lunch, dismissing Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. The Indian attack was on song in the opening session, with Akash Deep making significant inroads by claiming both Bangladesh openers. 

Deep got things underway in sensational fashion, sending Zakir Hasan back to the pavilion for a duck off just 24 balls, with Yashasvi Jaiswal executing a remarkable catch at gully. The Bengal pacer followed up by bowling Shadman Islam for 24, aided by a clever DRS review. However, India’s bowling unit squandered two additional reviews shortly thereafter with unsuccessful challenges.

Earlier in the day, Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first in the second Test at Kanpur. Rohit retained an unchanged side, while Bangladesh made two changes to their lineup, seeking to rebound in the series.

Score: Bangladesh: 107/3 (35 overs)

(With inputs from Agencies)