KL Rahul's sweep hits Nishan Madushka on helmet in 1st Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:21 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
During the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle, a significant moment occurred when KL Rahul's sweep shot struck Nishan Madushka on the helmet. This incident transpired off the last delivery of Prabath Jayasuriya's over, prompting immediate concern from players of both teams. After being hit, Madushka underwent concussion checks and was subsequently taken off the field. Earlier, India won the toss and chose to bat first, marking their 600th Test during Independence Day celebrations. The match, significant for World Test Championship standings, features four spinners for Sri Lanka and sees India's Devdutt Padikkal replacing injured Sai Sudharsan.
- •KL Rahul hit Nishan Madushka with a sweep shot
- •Madushka received immediate medical attention
- •India won the toss and elected to bat
- •Match marks India's 600th Test
- •Sri Lanka included four spinners in their lineup
- 11:21 AMYahoo Sports — IND vs SL 1st Test | Scary moment in Galle: Nishan Madushka hit on helmet by KL Rahul sweep - WATCH
"A scary moment unfolded during the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle when Nishan Madushka was hit on the helmet by a KL Rahul sweep. The incident happened off the final delivery of Prabath Jayasuriya's over. Rahul went down low and played a well-timed sweep, but Madushka, stationed at short leg, was directly in the path of the shot.
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