In an attempt to stay true to their unique routines during net sessions, India’s Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel on Monday faced spinners while wearing only one pad, a method that inherently involves some risk. This nearly three-hour optional session at Eden Gardens showcased a method to the madness, as is often the case with unconventional practices.

Left-hander Sudharsan opted to remove his right pad to ensure a significant front-foot stride without any protection on that leg. Despite not playing the Eden Test and being uncertain for a start in Guwahati, this training method required Sudharsan to be extra cautious against left-arm and off-spinners, as batting without a front pad left him vulnerable to blows on exposed areas that could cause fractures.

This old-school training method, whe

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