Team India Gears Up For 1st T20I Against Bangladesh With Fielding Drills

The Indian cricket team is preparing for the first T20I match against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday. In preparation, players were seen sweating in a fielding drill conducted by fielding coach T. Dilip and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate. A video posted on the official BCCI X handle on Friday showcased the team's training session. "Gearing up in Gwalior with radiant rhythm and full flow. Team India hones their fielding skills ahead of the India vs Bangladesh T20I series opener."

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Fielding has notably improved under T. Dilip, who introduced the Best Fielder Award during the World Cup matches. In the video, Dilip was observed instructing the Indian players, emphasizing the importance of technique.

"Get your feet where you are throwing, as simple as that. I am not looking at intensity, but rhythm and flow are something we have to achieve today. Once we break into that, we'll move and take 15 catches," he said.

All-rounder Hardik Pandya and spinner Varun Chakravarthy were seen putting in significant effort during the drills.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir closely monitored the players as they engaged in their fielding practice.
Additionally, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav, opener Abhishek Sharma, and spinner Ravi Bishnoi were seen taking some remarkable catches.

Following the Test series, India and Bangladesh will lock horns with each other in the three-match T20I series.

Right-hand batter Suryakumar Yadav will continue to lead the Men in Blue in the shortest format of the game. Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma have been picked as the