India, Sept. 21 -- With India having played only on Friday, against Oman in what was the final group-stage match in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, the short turnaround for their Super Four fixture against Pakistan had the management take the decision to keep an optional practice session for the players on Saturday. India are slated to face their arch-rivals on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium, and vice-captain Shubman Gill showed up at the nets amid his poor start to the tournament, leaving Pakistan eager to capitalise on his evident vulnerability.

Twelve players opted for rest on the eve of India's opening Super Four game after a gruelling two-hour round trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and 40 overs in draining heat, but Gill was eager...