KL Rahul departs injured as India faces Sri Lanka in Galle Test
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
KL Rahul retired hurt after experiencing severe cramps at the start of Session 3 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. He had been batting well, helping India to a score of 204 for 1 at tea, but was forced to leave the field due to discomfort. Shubman Gill replaced him at the crease. Rahul's exit raises concerns for India, already dealing with injuries to key players. He retired hurt rather than being ruled out, leaving the door open for a potential return later in the innings.
- •KL Rahul retired hurt due to cramps on Day 1 in Galle.
- •India scored 204 for 1 at tea before Rahul's exit.
- •Shubman Gill replaced Rahul at the crease.
- •High humidity in Galle contributed to the players' physical strain.
- •Rahul can return later if he recovers in time.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — KL Rahul injury scare? India coach gives crucial update after batter retires hurt on Day 1 of Galle Test
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — KL Rahul injury update: India opener leaves pitch retired hurt at the start of Session 3, Day 1 of 1st Test in Galle
"KL Rahul is “fine now” after retiring hurt with cramps during India’s Test against Sri Lanka, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said. Rahul scored 77 off 162 balls and shared a 150-run stand with Devdutt Padikkal. Padikkal hit an unbeaten 131 on his Test comeback, while India finished day one strongly at 288 for two.
"While it looked like Padikkal and Rahul were heading towards a massive partnership, the Indian vice captain had to leave the pitch in pain after getting retired hurt ahead of session 3.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 6:50 PMKL Rahul injury scare? India coach gives crucial update after batter retires hurt on Day 1 of Galle Test
KL Rahul is “fine now” after retiring hurt with cramps during India’s Test against Sri Lanka, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said. Rahul scored 77 off 162 balls and shared a 150-run stand with Devdutt Padikkal. Padikkal hit an unbeaten 131 on his Test comeback, while India finished day one strongly at 288 for two.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 11:18 AMKL Rahul injury update: India opener leaves pitch retired hurt at the start of Session 3, Day 1 of 1st Test in Galle
While it looked like Padikkal and Rahul were heading towards a massive partnership, the Indian vice captain had to leave the pitch in pain after getting retired hurt ahead of session 3.
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