# KL Rahul Retires Hurt After Cramp During Sri Lanka Test

2026-08-15T12:22:16+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

KL Rahul retired hurt after developing cramps during India’s first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, leaving the crease before the final session. Times Now News reports that the India vice-captain struggled in the heat and was batting on 77. NDTV reports that he received treatment after a cramp surfaced in his right forearm during the 51st over. Shubman Gill replaced Rahul at the crease, while Devdutt Padikkal continued his innings on 107. India had reached a strong position after Rahul and Padikkal added 189 runs for the second wicket. Rahul remained 23 runs short of a 13th Test century, with Times Now News reporting that he could return to bat on the second day.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/explained-why-kl-rahul-walked-off-after-tea-during-first-test-vs-sri-lanka-article-155672122>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kl-rahul-struggles-to-hold-bat-retires-hurt-after-injury-in-1st-test-vs-sri-lanka-11914345#publisher=newsstand>

Tags: Devdutt Padikkal, Galle, India, KL Rahul, Sri Lanka
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