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1st Test: India Vice-captain KL Rahul Retires Hurt Due To Severe Cramps In Galle
Galle International Stadium: India’s vice-captain KL Rahul was forced to retire hurt on 77 off 162 balls after suffering severe cramps at the start of the final session on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
Right-handed batter Rahul, who had batted patiently for 162 balls to put India in a commanding position, walked out to resume his innings alongside Devdutt Padikkal (85 not out) following the tea break. Before the interval, Rahul even received treatment from the physio after a cramp in his right forearm surfaced in the 51st over. Read More...
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