Pakistan train on same ground as India in Dubai: what happened

On Tuesday evening, Pakistan reached the ICC Academy in Dubai for practice before their must‑win match against the UAE. India were already training on the same ground. It was the first time both teams were in the same space since the no‑handshake match on Sunday.

India’s group, including captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir, continued their session as planned. Pakistan began their nets on the adjacent strips. There was no interaction between the two camps. Coaches and support staff kept players focused on their own drills to avoid any fresh flashpoint.

Pakistan have been under pressure after the controversy and a heavy loss to India. The team skipped the usual pre‑match press conference a day earlier, while board officials weighed up their complaints about match protocol. Still, the squad trained with normal intensity. Head coach Mike Hesson oversaw a session built around powerplay batting, middle‑overs rotation, and finishing options—clear signs their focus had shifted back to cricket with a knockout‑style game against the UAE ahead.

India, already through to the next round, ran through sharp fielding drills and short batting bursts, then wrapped up as Pakistan moved deeper into their nets. The two teams kept their distance throughout. Ground staff and event officials staggered net usage and walkways to make sure movement in and out of the area stayed smooth.

If Pakistan beat the UAE, the neighbours could meet again on Sunday in the Super 4s. To reduce friction, organisers are expected to keep training lanes and timings separate on match eve, and to pre‑brief both camps on toss, post‑match movements, and presentation formats.