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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.

“I think in Sri Lanka, the first day wicket generally is very good. But being on top of the bowler as a batsman is very important. That’s what I have learned in Sri Lanka. You cannot be too defensive,” Rahane, who recently announced his retirement, told PTI in an interview facilitated by ETPL.

Ajinkya Rahane

Rahane said the presence of quality spinners in the Sri Lanka line-up makes it imperative for Indian batters to be their dominant self.

“You have to probably be more proactive because they will have spin friendly wickets, and Sri Lanka do have decent spinners in their side. And again, a home team is always a tough team to beat. Whatever I’ve learned playing cricket for so many years, you can’t take anyone lightly.

“So it’s all about, I think, having your own game plan as an individual and being proactive. Even in Test cricket, it’s going to be the key,” he added.

Rahane, once an all format player for India, said the batting dynamics of Test cricket have changed completely in recent years, especially with the T20 format gaining more popularity. “The game has evolved massively. Talking about Test cricket, you see now a lot of T20 players do play in Test cricket as well. The scoop, the laps, switch hit, reverse sweep are being played and that too consistently. I think it is a very good thing,” he said.

For Rahane, adaptation holds key in modern day cricket. “The players need to adapt to different formats very quickly because that’s the mindset you want now. As soon as the Test gets over, probably within a week, you’re playing T20, you’re playing ODIs or after T20, you are straight away going into Test cricket. So having that mindset, the adaptability is really, really important,” he noted.

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Ashish Yadav won a silver in the men’s javelin throw event to open India’s medal account on the third day of the World Athletics U20 Championships here.

Yadav’s third round throw of 74.09m fetched him the silver medal while T Dharanidharan, the other Indian in the fray in the men’s javelin throw finals, finished sixth with 72.35m.

The 19-year-old Yadav became the second Indian, after two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, to win a silver in the event.

Chopra had won gold and set the still-standing world junior record of 86.48m in the 2016 edition in Poland.

The gold medal went to South Africa’s Jan-Hendrik Heymans who sent his spear to 80.50m, the season’s U20 world lead, in his sixth and final attempt.

Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 8 (ANI): Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said he is ready to return to the country and face the court proceedings against him if the government provides assurances over his security.

Shakib, who has not returned to Bangladesh since May 2024, is currently in Sri Lanka representing Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League. He was among 147 people against whom charges were filed in connection with an alleged murder during the protests in Bangladesh last year.

“If I get the clearance from the government that my security will be ensured, I am happy to go back, face the court trial and everything that’s needed to be done," Shakib told Reuters, as per Cricinfo. “I know I haven’t done anything. It’s a laughable case."

Shakib’s return to Bangladesh has remained complicated following his political association with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The all-rounder joined Hasina’s Awami League and became a member of parliament in the 2024 elections before leaving the country in May to participate in franchise cricket.

His appearance alongside Hasina at a press conference subsequently triggered criticism in Bangladesh. His house in Magura was also attacked.

Shakib defended his presence at the event, saying he was merely following instructions.

“Whatever the captain says, we follow her," he said. “I think they will decide it better, and we will follow the instructions given to us."

Bangladesh Sports Minister Aminul Haque, who had previously indicated that he would help fast-track Shakib’s cases, has since adopted a tougher stance following the incident.

“We were looking at things in a very flexible, very tolerant way," Haque said in a statement, according to Cricinfo. “After that (press conference), it doesn’t seem like there’s any room for that kind of thinking anymore."

“He has gotten to the stage with the dictator (Hasina), who is unlikely to return to the country. We were being tolerant about Shakib being a cricketer. Now that chance is gone. If he has to come, it has to be through the legal route," Haque added.

Shakib had previously expressed his desire to play a farewell series on home soil before ending his international career. The 39-year-old remains keen to continue playing but acknowledged that time is running out.

“I am feeling good, still enjoying the game, playing well also, but age is not on my side at this moment, so I cannot wait for too long," Shakib said.

Shakib’s comments come as he continues his career in franchise cricket, with a potential return to Bangladesh dependent on the legal proceedings and assurances regarding his safety. (ANI)

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