KL Rahul Cleared to Bat After Injury Scare, India Coach Confirms
Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak reassures that Rahul is fit to continue his innings in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
KL Rahul's early exit from the crease on Day 1 in Galle raised concerns, but India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has confirmed the batter is fine and will resume his innings. Rahul had retired hurt after facing just three balls following the tea break, prompting immediate attention from the physios on the field.
Kotak's update comes as a relief for the Indian team, with Rahul seen watching the proceedings from the pavilion as Rishabh Pant and Devdutt Padikkal took charge. While Rahul was seen limping off the ground, the injury appears to be a minor issue rather than a serious setback.
The problem was reportedly related to a right-hand finger and leg cramps, but after a thorough assessment, the medical team has given Rahul the green light to bat in the first innings itself. India will be hoping the wicketkeeper-batter can make a meaningful contribution once he returns to the middle.