KL Rahul’s cover drive sets early tone in Galle Test

KL Rahul made a little shimmy to reach the ball, unfurled his wrist and executed a picture-perfect cover drive off Prabath Jayasuriya on the opening day of the first Test in Galle. The stroke left the Sri Lankan spinner smiling wistfully, according to a report by NDTV Sports.

Rahul's innings reflected careful preparation against spin and an adaptive mindset, the report said. His early aggression set the tone for the Indian batting effort on a turning track.

The first Test between India and Sri Lanka is under way in Galle.