Overview

• Only three India players — Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy — attended the optional session on Saturday under coach Gautam Gambhir’s staff at the ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai.
• Sharma bowled left‑arm spin to Gill, asked for targeted throwdowns at off and middle, and suggested the inside‑out loft over extra cover during an extended hit.
• Gill repeatedly failed to connect on sweep and switch‑hit attempts against flat deliveries and looked susceptible when charging Chakravarthy, reflecting ongoing discomfort against spin.
• Gill appeared more assured versus pace, clearing the straight boundary and working flicks, though a left‑arm seamer still found a thick outside edge.
• Sharma enters the Super Four in strong touch with 99 runs from three league games at a blistering strike rate, offering India quick starts as Gill seeks form before Sunday’s Pakistan fixture.