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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nKL Rahul\u2019s condition after retiring hurt on the opening day of India\u2019s first Test against Sri Lanka is not a major concern, with batting coach Sitanshu Kotak saying the senior batter is \u201cfine now\u201d after suffering cramps.Rahul scored a patient 77 off 162 balls before leaving the field during the final session. He had formed a crucial 150-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal, helping India take control of the contest.\u201cKL batted really well, was getting cramps everywhere. fine now,\u201d Kotak told reporters after the day\u2019s play.<\/p>\n The biggest highlight of India\u2019s batting effort was Padikkal\u2019s unbeaten 131, his maiden international century. Returning to Test cricket after last playing against Australia in Perth in 2024, the Karnataka batter looked confident and composed throughout his innings.Kotak praised the work Padikkal has put in over the past two years and also highlighted Sai Sudharsan\u2019s progress.\u201cCredit to Devdutt Padikkal for preparing & working hard in last 2 years. Both he, Sai are batting well. They are new ball batter,\u201d he added.Padikkal reached his hundred from 134 balls and struck a variety of shots against Sri Lanka\u2019s pace and spin attack. He was particularly effective against left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, using sweeps, punches and attacking shots to keep the bowlers under pressure.\u201c[To me] its important how they bat in different phases,\u201d Kotak said, underlining the importance of adapting to changing conditions during an innings.<\/p>\n India ended the day at 288 for two, with Padikkal unbeaten on 131 and Rishabh Pant on 27. Shubman Gill made a valuable contribution before being dismissed by Jayasuriya.Rahul\u2019s departure was the only concern for India, although Kotak\u2019s update should ease worries about the batter\u2019s condition. Padikkal also battled dehydration late in the humid day but continued his innings.With India firmly in control after the opening day, attention will now turn to whether Rahul is fit to return and how Padikkal and Pant build on the strong platform.<\/p>\n Which player has caught your attention the most in this Test?<\/p>\n 3k+ users shared opinion today <\/p>\n 5k+ users already voted today <\/p>\n 3k+ users shared opinion today <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Share Opinion<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n India’s KL Rahul (PTI Photo\/Shailendra Bhojak) KL Rahul\u2019s condition after retiring hurt on the opening day of India\u2019s first Test against Sri Lanka is not a major concern, with batting coach Sitanshu Kotak saying the senior batter is \u201cfine now\u201d after suffering cramps.Rahul scored a patient 77 off 162 balls before leaving the field during 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India finish day in command<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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