India vs England 2020-21: Here's how Hardik Pandya is keeping himself fit

India is involved in a crucial four-Test series against England for the Anthony de Mello Trophy, defended by the former. The opening Test is off to an intense start in Chennai. All-rounder Hardik Pandya is not featuring in the game but keeps himself fit for the series remainder.

Indian all-rounder, Hardik Pandya has established himself as the side's one of the most pre-eminent all-rounders, across formats. Known for his explosive batting abilities, he is also a decent pace bowler. Image courtesy: BCCI

Indian all-rounder, Hardik Pandya has established himself as the side's one of the most pre-eminent all-rounders, across formats. Known for his explosive batting abilities, he is also a decent pace bowler.

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India is taking on England in the opening Test for the Anthony de Mello Trophy at the MA Chidambaram (Chepauk) Stadium in Chennai. Pandya has missed out on making it to the playing XI, owing to the slow conditions, making him not precisely suitable for the sportive combination.

India is taking on England in the opening Test for the Anthony de Mello Trophy at the MA Chidambaram (Chepauk) Stadium in Chennai. Pandya has missed out on making it to the playing XI, owing to the slow conditions, making him not precisely suitable for the sportive combination.

Nonetheless, it has not prompted Pandya to sit idle as he continues to focus on his fitness. In a recent picture he shared on his Instagram handle, he was seen running it out, along with Team India's Strength and Conditioning Coach, Soham Desai, before the start on Day 3's play, while he captioned it, "Grinding it out 🤞🏾👏🇮🇳👏🏾". Image courtesy: BCCI

Nonetheless, it has not prompted Pandya to sit idle as he continues to focus on his fitness. In a recent picture he shared on his Instagram handle, he was seen running it out, along with Team India's Strength and Conditioning Coach, Soham Desai, before the start on Day 3's play, while he captioned it, "Grinding it out 🤞🏾👏🇮🇳👏🏾".

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Before the Test's start, he was seen getting involved in Team India's intense training session. He has been seen jogging and running regularly. Image courtesy: BCCI

Before the Test's start, he was seen getting involved in Team India's intense training session. He has been seen jogging and running regularly.

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Pandya has also been working on his batting skills more prominently, as he has not yet resumed bowling full-time. He is giving his just-recovered back ample time to recover. Image courtesy: BCCI

Pandya has also been working on his batting skills more prominently, as he has not yet resumed bowling full-time. He is giving his just-recovered back ample time to recover.

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Here, Pandya is seen getting involved in a Team drill, involving light bowling. Image courtesy: BCCI

Here, Pandya is seen getting involved in a Team drill, involving light bowling.

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