IND vs SA: Only 4 Indian players practiced before the Super 8 match, know the reason behind this

IND vs SA: Team India has performed brilliantly so far in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. India’s dominance has been visible in all the matches played in the league stage. If Team India has to lift the trophy for the second consecutive time, then it will have to continue the same performance in the Super 8. India’s first match in Super 8 is going to be against strong South Africa. A day before this match, only 4 players of Team India came to practice. Now fans want to know the reason behind this.

Only 4 Indian players seen in practice session

Teams of India and Africa are going to clash on 22 February at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Before that, on 21st February, only 4 teams of Team India were seen in the practice session. In which the names of captain Suryakumar Yadav, wicketkeeper batsman Ishan Kishan, Kuldeep Yadav and match finisher Rinku Singh are included. During this session, captain Suryakumar Yadav was keeping an eye on these players most of the time.

Ishan Kishan also showed aggression while batting in the nets. He was trying to play all his shots in the V. Whereas Rinku Singh played big shots while batting first. After that he was also seen bowling for some time. Whereas Kuldeep Yadav was also seen bowling along with fielding. Even though only 4 players came, everyone spent a lot of time in the nets.

India put in the work before their #T20WorldCup Super 8 challenge gets underway

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— ICC (@ICC) February 21, 2026

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For this reason other players were not seen

Team India has been playing cricket continuously for the last 3 months. In such a situation, all these players are also participating in the practice session. According to reports, Team India had decided to give rest to the players. Due to which an optional practice session was organized before the match. Now all the players will be seen directly on the field tomorrow evening. Team India is not going to make much changes in the playing 11 during the match against Africa. In such a situation, all the players already know their roles.

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