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Team India practices hard in cold and overcast conditions ahead of third T20I

Dharamshala, Dec 13 (UNI) Ahead of the third T20 International between India and South Africa, the home team underwent an intensive net practice session under the guidance of head coach Gautam Gambhir at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium here on Saturday.
The Indian players, who arrived in Dharamshala earlier in the day, were seen sweating it out on the field as the team trained in a designated section of the ground. Key players including Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar were actively involved in both batting and bowling drills. Despite limited space, the players practiced with full focus and seriousness, fine-tuning their preparations for the upcoming clash.
Weather conditions during the practice session remained challenging, with cloudy skies and a noticeable drop in temperature. However, undeterred by the cold and changing weather, Team India continued their training, keeping all possible match-day conditions in mind.
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