‘Don’t be too defensive’: Ajinkya Rahane's advice ahead of Sri Lanka tour
Updated On: 08 August, 2026 09:23 AM IST | Bengaluru | PTI
Given Team India’s struggles against the turning ball, recently-retired Ajinkya Rahane advises batters to be proactive in their shot-making against a spin-heavy Sri Lankan attack during upcoming away Test series
India’s KL Rahul is clean bowled by South Africa spinner Simon Harmer during the second Test in Guwahati last November. Pics/AFP; For representation purpose only
Former skipper Ajinkya Rahane advised the Indian batters to be “proactive” against Sri Lankan spinners in the upcoming two-match Test series, beginning at Galle from August 15.
Rahane had played a stellar role in India’s 3-0 series sweep during the 2017 tour to the island nation, scoring over 200 runs with a hundred and a fifty.
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