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Last Updated: Friday, 1 September 2006, 16:40 GMT 17:40 UK
India training photos

India coach Greg Chappell takes plastic stumps out for a training session

India are determined to make a success of hosting the ICC Champions Trophy in October and November

Captain Rahul Dravid signs a bat ahead of practice, watched by Ajit Agarkar

Skipper Rahul Dravid is in relaxed mood before practice at the National Academy in his home town Bangalore

Greg Chappell uses a bowling machine to give his batsmen practice

Coach Greg Chappell will use all the technology at his disposal to make sure his men are well prepared

Greg Chappell watches Ajit Agarkar bat in the nets

There is no substitute for first-hand analysis and Chappell looks far from impressed with that shot from Ajit Agarkar

Greg Chappell bats during practice in Bangalore

An accomplished former batsman himself, Chappell has plenty of experience to pass on to his players

Virender Sehwag gets in some batting practice in South India

Opener Sehwag is well versed in the art of aggressive strokeplay, which has given his side flying starts in the past

Biomechanist Ian Frazer and Virender Sehwag share a joke

Chappell has been accused of being too serious but there is room for humour in his training sessions

Mohammad Kaif and Virender Sehwag fool around during a training session

Sehwag passes the bug on to Mohammad Kaif and there is a danger of things getting out of hand

Mohammad Kaif lifts Irfan Pathan off his feet

Middle-order batsman Kaif has lifted his team out of the mire before and looks capable of doing it again

Yuvraj Singh lifts a weight as part of the fitness section of training

Yuvraj Singh will be a key player for India in the 50-over games and is happy in the strong-man role

Yuvraj Singh attempts to take a spectacular catch

A brilliant fielder and competent slow bowler, his all-round talent is suited to the limited-overs format

Yuvraj Singh has Mohammad Kaif in stitches with a joke

And even though he too relaxes by the end of the session, there will be no fooling around next month



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