Overview

• Fielding coach T Dilip rolled out a goalkeeper-style catching routine using a goalpost-sized safety net, with players tasked to protect their “goal” against deliveries fired with brand-new balls.
• Hardik Pandya rebounded from an early drop to take a standout catch, Shubman Gill completed four full‑stretch grabs, and Rinku Singh recovered from a slow start to finish strongly.
• A precision targets contest opened the session, with Shivam Dube striking first and Rinku Singh winning the drill and receiving a medal from T Dilip.
• Strength and conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux put players through the Bronco Test—four 60‑metre sprints totalling 240 metres—used both as a training stimulus and a measurable fitness benchmark.
• Le Roux said the test provides a clear read on aerobic capacity and supports injury risk reduction as India finalize preparations for Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium.