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Vol. 5 Num 772 Sat. July 29, 2006  
   
Sports


India finish 'secret training'


The Indian cricket team today returned after completing its gruelling three-day training at the Pegasus Institute of Excellence in Kallukottai village near here.

The team reached here in the evening after completion of 'Outward Bound Learning programme' aimed at increasing the tolerance levels in a fun filled environment.

The programme, involving dynamic obstacle course like rappelling, water activities and building a tent blindfold, is popular among corporates but was a first-of-its kind for cricketers.

The gruelling training session would be followed by a recovery session --yoga, swimming and tai chi -- for the cricketers in the evening tomorrow.

The training was conducted by Surjit Singh, a retired Indian Air Force official who also runs the academy.

After the recovery session, the media will be briefed tomorrow on the activities at the camp.

On July 30, there will be closed door fitness assessment session at NCA followed by outside activity in the afternoon. The team will have a trip to the defence sports unit close to the city the next day.

The conditioning camp will conclude on August 1 with outside activity.