Overview
- India assembled in Dubai and held their first full training at the ICC Academy on September 5 under head coach Gautam Gambhir, with the BCCI sharing behind‑the‑scenes images.
- Jasprit Bumrah returned to the T20 setup after a 40‑day break and trained with the squad, reinforcing a bowling group featuring Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy.
- Following a new BCCI plan, no domestic camp was conducted as players reported directly to Dubai by September 4 to acclimatise to UAE conditions.
- Selection calls remain live, with the wicketkeeper slot between Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma and the finisher/middle‑order role contested by Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube, as highlighted by former players.
- India’s group games are scheduled for September 10 vs UAE, September 14 vs Pakistan and September 19 vs Oman in the UAE, with coverage describing Pakistan as a revamped side under Mike Hesson led by Salman Agha.