Team India had a convincing victory over the Windies by 10 wickets in the second Test to clinch the Test series 2-0 on Sunday in Hyderabad. Apart from team India being so dominant at home, the conditions under which the players performed in two Test matches were also a talking point for cricket experts. The temperatures peaked above 38 degrees in both Rajkot and Hyderabad. This caused difficulties for players on the field. Maintaining the fitness of the players in such extreme weather conditions is crucial and the trainers from both the teams carried out quite well throughout the series. Team India fitness coach Shankar Basu, post the completion of the second Test, elaborated on how the players fought the scorching heat during the Test series.

In a video posted by the Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI), Shankar Basu explained on how the ice bath sessions helped the players fight soaring temperatures.

Speaking of the benefits of the exercise Basu said, "There have been many papers written on the importance of ice baths. Over a period of time we have fine tuned things as per the needs of our team and what works and what doesn't for certain members of the team. In the subcontinent conditions the ice bath does work pretty well."

Praising Rahane's for coming back to form with a knock of 80 and his commitment towards fitness Basu said, "Jinx (Rahane) is a hard working freak. He is always after us. At times I have to stop him from working too hard.

After the Test series, India will now be playing the visitors in the 5-match ODI series. The first match will be played on October 21 in Guwahati.