KL Rahul hugs Devdutt Padikkal in gratitude after being persuaded to go for DRS and saving his wicket in SL vs IND 2026 1st Test
The review showed the ball was going over the stumps, and Rahul later hugged Padikkal after the crucial reprieve.
- On Day 4 of the first Test in Galle, India batter KL Rahul survived a crucial LBW dismissal after teammate Devdutt Padikkal convinced him to challenge the umpire's decision using the Decision Review System.
- Left-Arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya trapped Rahul on the pads with an angling delivery, prompting the umpire to raise his finger as the batter initially began walking toward the dressing room.
- Ball-Tracking confirmed the delivery was missing the stumps, granting Rahul a reprieve that prompted him to hug Padikkal while saying, "Thank You, DDP."
- India currently leads Sri Lanka by 237 runs, with Rahul unbeaten on 35 and Padikkal on 27, following the early loss of Yashasvi Jaiswal.
- The series remains vital for the World Test Championship campaign, with India facing pressure to secure results after home defeats against New Zealand and South Africa.
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KL Rahul embraces Devdutt Padikkal, air-kisses him after surviving close call
KL Rahul survived a close LBW call after Devdutt Padikkal convinced him to review the decision. He later hugged and air-kissed his batting partner before falling for 35. India then lost more wickets as Sri Lanka fought back in Galle.
A video of KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal is rapidly going viral on social media. On the fourth day of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, KL Rahul and Padikkal formed a sensible partnership for Team India.
KL Rahul hugs Devdutt Padikkal in gratitude after being persuaded to go for DRS and saving his wicket in SL vs IND 2026 1st Test
Team India star opener KL Rahul hugged his non-striker partner and domestic teammate Devdutt Padikkal after his nod to take a review saved him from being dismissed on Day 4 of the first Test against S
KL Rahul's Bromance With Devdutt Padikkal After Perfect DRS Call Saves Him vs Sri Lanka. Watch
India's intent on Day 4 of the first Test against Sri Lanka was clear: score fast. After Yashasvi Jaiswal departed in the first over, first-innings centurion Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul kept India going at a good pace
Thank you for saving me: KL Rahul hugs Devdutt Padikkal after unbelievable DRS rescue
Devdutt Padikkal persuaded KL Rahul to review an lbw decision against Prabath Jayasuriya, and ball tracking showed the delivery going over. The reprieve became a key moment as India stretched their lead beyond 250 in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
IND vs SL 1st Test: How Devdutt Padikkal's alertness saved KL Rahul's wicket in Galle
KL Rahul looked set to walk back when Prabath Jayasuriya trapped him on the back pad in the 11th over. KL Rahul was not confident about taking the review and was almost walking back. But Padikkal quickly asked him to review the decision. It turned out to be a crucial call. KL Rahul looked relieved and gave Padikkal a big hug, thanking his partner for convincing him to take the review.
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