Scary moment in Galle: Madushka hit on helmet by KL Rahul sweep - WATCH
A scary moment unfolded during the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle when Nishan Madushka was hit on the helmet by a KL Rahul sweep. The incident happened off the final delivery of Prabath Jayasuriya's over. Rahul went down low and played a well-timed sweep, but Madushka, stationed at short leg, was directly in the path of the shot.
During the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle, a concerning incident occurred when KL Rahul's sweep shot struck Nishan Madushka on the helmet. This dangerous moment unfolded off the final delivery of Prabath Jayasuriya's over. Madushka, positioned at short leg, instinctively lowered his head to evade the impending strike, but the ball still made contact with the centre of his helmet. After the impact, the ball deflected towards fine leg.
Rahul recognized the danger and hurried to check on Madushka. However, India's all-rounder initially hesitated to take the run, as Yashasvi Jaiswal had already crossed him. With no other alternatives, Rahul eventually completed the run, rushing towards the injured Sri Lankan batter to offer assistance. Madushka was promptly attended to by the physio, who conducted concussion checks. The Sri Lankan player was then escorted off the field, removing his shin pads before departing.
The incident left both teams' players concerned, as Sri Lanka closely monitored Madushka's condition following the helmet blow. In the preceding Test, India had won the toss and chosen to bat first. Both nations are striving for crucial World Test Championship points as they aim to secure their positions for the 2027 WTC final. Currently, India stands fifth in the standings, while Sri Lanka occupies the sixth spot.
Sri Lanka's bowling attack comprises two fast bowlers and four spinners, including their captain Dhananjaya de Silva and left-arm spinner Sonal Dinusha. Keshara Nuwantha, a 25-year-old off-spinner, makes his Test debut for Sri Lanka. In response, India has chosen three left-arm spinners and two pacers, maintaining the same combination they employed in their last Test against Afghanistan in June.
However, Sai Sudharsan is absent from the series due to a stress fracture, and Jasprit Bumrah is also unavailable because of a knee injury.
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