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KL Rahul fine after cramps, likely to bat on Day 2: India coach
KL Rahul retired hurt for 77 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle but batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said he had cramps and is 'absolutely fine' to…
The Story in Brief
KL Rahul retired hurt for 77 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle but batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said he had cramps and is 'absolutely fine' to bat on Day 2. India ended at 288 for 2, powered by Devdutt Padikkal's maiden Test century (131 not out) and Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 27. No official BCCI medical statement has been released yet.
Rahul shared a 150-run third-wicket stand with Padikkal after openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (32) and captain Shubman Gill (16) fell. He hit nine fours and a six off 162 balls before severe arm cramps forced him off. Kotak confirmed the cricketer was recovering by stumps.
The Indian Opinion
Cricket fans and commentators rush to declare a crisis every time an Indian batter leaves the field. KL Rahul retiring hurt with cramps is not a story of a fragile star but a routine physical complaint in a long innings at Galle's heat. The real test is not Rahul's fitness but India's middle-order depth if he does not resume. Watch whether Rahul walks out to bat on Day 2 that will settle the alarm.
Sources (2): news.abplive.com, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
