IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals during their first nets session

Members of the Delhi Capitals' squad took part in their first nets session on Saturday evening at the ICC Academy in Dubai. Royal Challengers Bangalore also stepped out on the fields for their first training. (Source: Delhi Capitals)

Most of the India players, who finished their mandatory quarantine, had a light training session. (Source: Delhi Capitals)

Star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was seen in a jovial mood with chief talent scout Vijay Dahiya, also a former India stumper. (Source: Delhi Capitals)

This time, the Capitals will be bolstered by the presence of senior campaigners Ajinkya Rahane and Ravichandran Ashwin. (Source: Delhi Capitals)

The franchise also shared a video before the commencement of the training session wherein team assistant coach Mohammad Kaif could be heard saying that it feels good to return to the ground after such a long break. (Source: Delhi Capitals)

"We gathered here after a long time, so there was a lot of energy and it was a good start," left-handed batsman Shikhar Dhawan said. Dhawan said it will take a few days to get back the sharpness. "We have been here for last six days, the conditions are hot, so I felt a little heaviness. I feel in 2-4 days, body will acclimatise with it and the sharpness and quickness will be back," he said. (Source: Delhi Capitals)

Emphasising on mental preparation, Dhawan said: "It is important to think positive, we shouldn't think that we are here after a long time, we have to stay one step ahead, we need to think we are playing good cricket. "That will create a sort of energy, if we think that way it will help us and I am confident that we will do well in this tournament." (Source: Delhi Capitals)

IPL 2020 is scheduled to start on September 19. It is taking place in UAE this year due to coronavirus pandemic scare in India. (Source: Delhi Capitals)