# Rahane Tells Gill, Gambhir to Stay Proactive Against Sri Lankan Spinners

2026-08-08T07:40:53+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Ajinkya Rahane has advised India’s batters to remain proactive against Sri Lanka’s spinners in the upcoming two-Test series. The series begins in Galle on August 15. NDTV reports that Rahane warned Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir against adopting an overly defensive approach. His advice comes ahead of a series where India’s batting response to spin will be a key part of the contest.

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- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-sri-lanka-2026-27/shubman-gill-gautam-gambhir-given-big-warning-ahead-of-sri-lanka-test-series-cant-be-too-defensive-11879260>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-gautam-gambhir-given-big-warning-ahead-of-sri-lanka-test-series-cant-be-too-defensive-11879260#publisher=newsstand>

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