Second Tests for Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and India, Bangladesh

Sri Lanka and New Zealand are set to compete in the second Test of their series at Galle International Stadium, where spin conditions have historically favored the home team. After winning the first Test by 63 runs, Sri Lanka leads the series and has moved up to third place in the World Test Championship standings. Concurrently, India and Bangladesh are preparing for their second Test at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium, following India's dominant 280-run victory in Chennai. India, led by Rohit Sharma, aims to sweep the series while Bangladesh seeks to draw the series after their recent win against Pakistan. Weather forecasts predict rain for the first three days, potentially affecting the game. Additionally, safety concerns have led to limited ticket sales for one of the stadium's stands.