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KL Rahul retires hurt on 77 in India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:39 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

KL Rahul retires hurt on 77 in India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test

Summary

KL Rahul had to retire hurt after scoring 77 runs during Day 1 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka at Galle. He suffered severe cramps and discomfort in his right hand, leaving India at 138/1. Devdutt Padikkal stepped up in Rahul's absence, achieving his maiden Test century and helping India surpass the 200-run mark, with captain Shubman Gill at the crease. The match is still ongoing as India continues to build their innings.

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•KL Rahul scored 77 runs before retiring due to cramps
•India is 200+ runs in the first Test
•Devdutt Padikkal scored his first Test century
•Shubman Gill continues batting for India
•Match ongoing at Galle International Stadium

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4:39 PMYahoo Sports — IND vs SL 1st Test: KL Rahul retires hurt on 77 after suffering severe cramps in Galle

What they're saying

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KL Rahul faced severe cramps and had to retire hurt after scoring seventy-seven runs. In his absence, Devdutt Padikkal took the stage, marking his test debut with a stunning century. Padikkal's performance propelled India past the 200-run mark, with the captain Shubman Gill at the crease. This left India in a favorable position despite Rahul's unfortunate exit from the match.
— Yahoo Sports

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