India Prepares Against Spin Ahead of Sri Lanka Test Series with Focused Training
Ahead of India's Test series in Sri Lanka, the team is focusing on preparation against spin bowling. Head coach Gautam Gambhir engaged closely with players like Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill to refine techniques. KL Rahul practiced on damp pitches in Mumbai to simulate Sri Lankan conditions, emphasizing footwork and patience. Rahul, the vice-captain with prior experience in Sri Lanka, aims to adapt to unpredictable turn and bounce. Other batters like Devdutt Padikkal and Yashasvi Jaiswal also participated in focused net sessions.
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indiatoday broke this story on 5 Aug, 04:47 am. Other outlets followed.
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