Overview
- An official BCCI note had set training for 6–9 pm on March 3, but players took the field later, with reports placing the start around 7:05–7:30 pm.
- The lunar eclipse ran from roughly 3:20 to 6:47 pm, with peak visibility near 6:33–6:40 pm in India, a window some in the camp considered inauspicious to start work.
- India completed a full practice later that night at the Wankhede as they fine-tuned plans for Thursday’s semi-final against England.
- Coverage highlighted ongoing spiritual observances during the tournament, including team and staff visits to temples in host cities.
- On March 4, an optional session drew only a small group of players, according to reporters at the ground.