That's not the Indian football team - it's the Indian cricket team warming up.

In spite of several players picking up injuries/niggles during a football warm up, it is one of the more popular routines used by players.

Virender Sehwag challenges coach Gary Kirsten for the ball.

MS Dhoni inspects the ground and pitch.

Sachin Tendulkar practices fielding drills.

Virender Sehwag is caught in a pose that opposition bowlers haven't seen often.

The Indian batting has looked in awesome touch.

The fielding, however, has caused a lot of worry to Dhoni and Kirsten.

Coach Kirsten speaks to the team.

One man who'se dedication or enjoyment of the game have not wavered - Sachin Tendulkar.