The second test between India and Bangladesh is being played at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. This match has been very disappointing for the Indian team and fans so far. Because there is a shadow of rain on the match since the first day. Only 35 overs could be played on the first day of the game. Due to rain, not even a ball could be bowled on the second day. When the rain stopped on the third day, there was some hope for the game. But due to wet ground the third day also had to be cancelled. The situation that one has to go through today could have been avoided if Green Park Stadium also had the facility of drying the ground like Virat's 'home' i.e. M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. We are talking about the sub air drainage system.

Chinnaswami has found a solution to the problem

Virat Kohli has been playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL for 17 years. That's why Chinnaswamy Stadium is also called his second home. Last time in 2015, when a Test match was held between India and South Africa on this ground, a situation like Kanpur had arisen at that time also. Only 81 overs were played in the entire match. The game could not be played after the first day due to rain. However, there was not so much rain that the remaining day had to be cancelled.

Actually, the wet ground could not be dried properly. After this, Karnataka State Cricket Association decided to find a solution to this. Between June 2016 and January 2017, i.e. within 7 months, he installed a sub air system in the stadium at a cost of Rs 4.5 crore, which proved to be a game changer. Due to this technology, now the entire field can be easily dried in a short time and there is no need to cancel the match.

How does a sub air drainage system work?

Sub Air System is a hi-tech drainage system, in which a 200 horse power machine is used. This machine has the capacity to dry 10 thousand liters of water every minute. This means that through this the ground can be dried in a few minutes despite heavy rain. This technology is very effective for cricket grounds in areas that receive heavy rainfall. Smart sensors are installed throughout the field, which automatically activate as soon as they detect water on the field.

The best thing is that it can be operated digitally. It uses sand instead of soil to dry the field. BCCI South Zone Curator PR Viswanathan explained the reason behind the use of sand is that it dries water quickly and reduces slippage on the field, thereby reducing the risk of injury. Apart from drainage, this system also has the facility of aeration, due to which the soil of the field keeps getting air and the grass does not get spoiled.

sub air system expensive deal

However, installing it is a challenge, because for this the soil has to be removed from the entire field and filled with sand. Apart from this, maintenance is also an expensive affair. The first time installation cost is around Rs 4.5 crore, while around Rs 7.5 lakh has to be spent every month. Talking about Green Park Stadium of Kanpur, this stadium does not come under BCCI but under UP Cricket Association. In such a situation, he will have to do the work of installing it.