UPCA Hire Langurs and Their Handlers To Prevent Monkey Menace at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium During IND vs BAN 2nd Test 2024: Report

Green Park Stadium in Kanpur has turned out to be a very historical venue for the India National Cricket Team. From playing their 500th Test at the venue to winning their first Test match against Australia at the ground, Kanpur has been a special place for the Indian cricket team. However, due to the construction of the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, international cricket has moved away from the Green Park Stadium. The venue has faced several troubles during recent times and one such is the terror of monkeys. Ahead of the IND vs BAN 2nd Test 2024 which is being played in Kanpur, monkeys were spotted entering the ground during the practice session of both the teams. However, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) have now found a way to tackle the situation. Monkeys Spotted Roaming Around Kanpur's Green Park Stadium During Training Session Ahead of IND vs BAN 2nd Test 2024, Videos Go Viral.

As per a report by The Indian Express, the UPCA has hired Langurs and their handlers to prevent the monkey food-grabbing menace at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. Green Park Stadium venue director Sanjay Kapoor said as quoted by The Indian Express, “To avoid the terror of monkeys, we have Langurs (long-tailed leaf monkeys) to take care of them." Kanpur Green Park Stadium Groundstaff Member Touches Virat Kohli’s Feet During Warm-up Session of IND vs BAN 2nd Test 2024 (Watch Video).

Videos had surfaced on social media where monkeys could be seen entering the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur during the practice session of teams ahead of IND vs BAN 2nd Test 2024. However, this is not the first time Langurs have come to the rescue when the monkey trouble has entered Green Park Stadium.

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