In pictures: Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings start practice in the UAE

Former champions will kick off second phase of the league in Dubai on September 19

Published: August 21, 2021 15:31 Gautam Bhattacharyya, Senior Associate Editor

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Look who's back: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the iconic Chennai Super Kings captain, loosens up with a game of football at the ICC Academy ground in Dubai. Chennai, three-time champions and holders Mumbai Indians, were the first two teams to arrive in the UAE more than a week back to begin preparations for their unfinished business in IPL 2021. The two heavyweights will kick off the UAE leg with a blockbuster in Dubai on September 19. Image Credit: Twitter

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Junior Tendulkar is here: Arjun Tendulkar (right), a left-arm medium pacer by business, picks up the role of of an upright seam from Dhawal Kulkarni, experienced seamer of Mumbai Indians in Abu Dhabi. The five-time champions have once again made their base at the St. Regis Hotel in Sadiyat Island. Image Credit: Supplied photo

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In full swing: Ishan Kishan, promising Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batsman who made his international debut earlier this year, shapes for one of his big shots. Image Credit: Supplied photo

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Raring to go: Mumbai Indians' Ishan Kishan (right) and Anukul Roy race ahead of their first practice session. Image Credit: Supplied photo

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Warm-up time: Mumbai Indians players indulge in a game of football before getting down to hard practice. Image Credit: Supplied photo

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Down-time: Like last season, the team management of Mumbai Indians have invested a lot of planning to set up their recreation zone in the team hotel in an effort to spare the players the tedious nature of life in a Bio Bubble. Image Credit: Supplied photo

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Jam session: The recreation zone also had a small podium for impromptu 'concerts' for the players and support staff. Image Credit: Supplied photo

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Raina returns: Suresh Raina, the Chennai Super Kings vice-captain who has won many a battle for his team with 'MSD,' busy in a football session. He was conspicuously absent in CSK's campaign in the UAE last year as he left the camp just before the tournament began. Image Credit: Twitter

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Game on: Robin Uthappa, a former international who hasn't had much game time for CSK in the India leg, keeps himself fit with football. Image Credit: Twitter

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Bonding session: M.S.Dhoni, Robin Uthappa, Deepak Chahar strike a pose with another team member and support staff during practice in Dubai. Image Credit: Twitter

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