Lanky Punjab pacer Gurnoor Brar in India nets for Nahid Rana simulation

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team is gearing up for the upcoming Bangladesh series with a four-day training camp in Chennai, starting September 19.

Gautam Gambhir's team has brought in net bowlers with specific skills to help the batters prepare.

And Punjab bowler Gurnoor Brar, who stands 6 feet 4.5 inches tall, is one of the key pacers in the camp.

Although his first-class record is modest, his height and ability to generate bounce were deciding factors. Gurnoor is expected to simulate the high-arm action of Bangladesh's pacer Nahid Rana, known for his bounce and recent performance against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

Handpicked net bowlers and tactical simulations are vital as Team India plans its strategy. India's new bowling coach Morne Morkel provided the team with advice on bowling techniques and specific net sessions.

Akash Deep and Yash Dayal, although they might sit out if three specialist spinners are chosen, bowled more than premier pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj during the sessions.

Off-spinner Himanshu Singh and slow left-arm bowler S Ajit Ram also participated.

The senior batters aimed to regain form after a month-long break.

Security measures for the Bangladesh team, arriving on Sunday, will be tight following civil unrest in their country and the ouster of former PM Sheikh Hasina.

BCB chief Farukh Ahmed confirmed discussions with BCCI secretary Jay Shah on security. "I have talked to Jay Shah and he has given us assurance regarding security," Farukh stated.


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