India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak provided the latest update after the end of play on Day 1, confirming that Rahul had recovered well from the cramps and should be fit to resume batting on the second day. The experienced batter's availability will be a relief for India, particularly after he had played a crucial knock in the opening innings.
KL Rahul also attacked when the opportunity presented itself, hitting Prabath Jayasuriya for a six and a four down the ground. He eventually reached 77 off 162 balls, with nine fours and one six, before an unfortunate bout of cramps brought his innings to an early end.
He appeared to struggle to hold his bat properly and was also seen dealing with cramps in his right hand and between the middle and ring fingers of his left hand. The batter was limping as well, forcing him to retire hurt.
KL Rahul injury update ahead of Day 2 of 1st Test vs Sri Lanka
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has played down concerns surrounding KL Rahul's fitness, revealing that the batter was dealing with cramps rather than a serious injury.
“He was getting cramps. By the end of the day, he was fine. He looks absolutely fine. He should be okay to bat tomorrow,” Kotak said, as quoted by RevSportz.
“When Rahul bats in ODIs, he bats at 5-6. In Tests, he opens. He's ready to bat anywhere and that helps the team a lot. That is something very good to have. He has been very consistent,” Kotak added.
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“Shubman is someone who is very consistent. I don't think he has any issues with playing any line or length. When he saw the replay, he said he should have hit it straight. If you think too much before playing a shot, it will be impossible to bat. Even he feels he has missed out on a big one,” Kotak said.
“The wicket is on a drier side. We have to take it session by session, day by day. It will not crack I feel, it will just spin more on Day 3, 4. Batting averages, if you look at records, it goes down as the match progresses,” he added.
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