Ind vs SA: Who did what in first training session post India’s 1st Test loss?

Indian batters Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel experimented with batting without a front pad during optional practice, a technique aimed at improving front-foot play against spin. This traditional drill encourages batters to rely on their bat for defense, addressing a tendency to play on the back foot. The move comes as Shubman Gill’s participation in the upcoming Test remains uncertain.