Unorthodox Strategies: Cricketers Defying Convention in Nets

India's Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel employ unconventional training methods by batting with one pad during net sessions, enhancing technique against spinners. Head Coach Gautam Gambhir closely monitors while contenders like Nitish Reddy are brought in as potential replacements for injured players ahead of the Guwahati Test.

In an unusual training session at Eden Gardens, India's Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel employed a high-risk method during nets, facing spinners with just one pad on, aiming to refine their front-foot technique against turning balls.

Head Coach Gautam Gambhir observed Sudharsan, who is in line for a Test spot due to Shubman Gill's injury. Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak offered Sudharsan advice, particularly as he seemed uncomfortable facing pacers during the session.

Nitish Reddy, a promising right-hander, was called from the India A series to potentially replace Gill. Despite tight constraints, Reddy has arrived in Kolkata, poised to join the national team roster in Guwahati.

(With inputs from agencies.)