IPL in UAE: No pain, no gain for KXIP, RCB, Mumbai and Rajasthan

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Dale Steyn looks like he means business this season, as he limbers up during training ahead of IPL 13, where he is bidding to help his team win a first Indian Premier League title.

Mumbai Indians were stressing the need for safety protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Indians tweeted pictures of the players undergoing testing prior to training in Abu Dhabi, with the slogan 'Safety First'. Wise words.

The Rajasthan Royals were also pictured being put through their paces.

Robin Uthappa gave a pep talk to his Rajasthan Royals teammates during a break in training.

Kings XI Punjab certainly did not waste any time, swinging away in the nets now they are out of quarantine.

KXIP's Jonty Rhodes is well suited for the 'Lion's Den' as he bares his claws in training.

Mandeep Singh and Mohammad Shami were in relaxed mood during the sessions for Punjab.