Updated On: 20 February, 2025 12:14 PM IST | Dubai | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistani-origin bowler Shahid Shabbir and Afghanistan-based spinner Zainullah were enlisted as net bowlers, tasked with helping the Indian batters perfect their technique

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As India stepped up their preparations for the Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh, they arrived in Dubai on Saturday, determined to fine-tune their skills before the high-stakes encounter. The Indian squad has been diligently working in the nets, focusing on every facet of their game to ensure they are fully prepared for the tournament's opening match.
In the nets, Pakistani-origin bowler Shahid Shabbir and Afghanistan-based spinner Zainullah were enlisted as net bowlers, tasked with helping the Indian batters perfect their technique. Both Shabbir and Zainullah shared their experiences of bowling to Indian batting giants such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and others during the training sessions.