TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: It's been three days since the Indian cricket team landed in Dubai and the majority of that time has been spent at the ICC Academy. There is very little gap between their first two games versus Bangladesh (February 20) and Pakistan (February 23), and it wasn't a surprise to see the Men in Blue sweat it out for hours at the global cricket body's training facilities not far from the venue of Champions Trophy fixtures.
The bowlers had extended spells, batters didn't want to come out of the nets, the fielding coach ensured everyone underwent extended drills and the physios, strength & conditioning coach had a customised recovery plan for every individual.