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Team India in Dubai [Source: Crex.com]
The Indian cricket team has made some big changes to their fitness training ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. Until now, players were tested mainly through the Yo-Yo Test. But last month, the team added the Bronco Test, a tougher running test that checks stamina and endurance.
Strength and Conditioning Coach Adrian Le Roux pushed for this upgrade so that players are not only skilled but also physically strong enough to handle high-intensity matches.
Inside India’s Fresh Training Drills Ahead Of Pakistan Clash
But that’s not all. In Dubai, the team also tried out a brand-new fielding drill designed by fielding coach T. Dilip, as reported exclusively by Times of India.
It looked like something from football: a goalpost-sized net was set up far away from the batting nets, and each player had to defend it like a goalkeeper, by catching fast balls. To make it harder, Dilip used brand-new cricket balls, which travel quicker than used ones.
The players were divided into turns, taking five catches each. Hardik Pandya, after dropping one, pulled off a spectacular diving catch and celebrated with a hug for Dilip.
Vice-captain Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh joined in next, with Gill showing brilliant reflexes and pulling off four flying catches, leaving everyone amazed. Rinku struggled at first but, with some tips from Gill, bounced back strongly in the next round.
To finish, the groups were given a fun accuracy challenge, hitting three different small targets, including stumps and a roller. Shivam Dube struck first, but Rinku Singh came out as the winner and was even awarded a medal by Dilip.
Notably, India will play their next Asia Cup match against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday, August 14 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
