How Devdutt Padikkal's alertness saved KL Rahul's wicket in Galle - WATCH
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.
In the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Galle, Devdutt Padikkal's keen observation played a pivotal role in saving KL Rahul's wicket. India had lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early in the innings, but Rahul and Padikkal steadied the innings, contributing 59 runs to take the lead.
During the 11th over, Prabath Jayasuriya managed to trap Rahul on the back pad. The ball came in with an arm, and Rahul was beaten on the inside edge before being hit on the back pad. Despite his lack of confidence in taking the review, Padikkal swiftly convinced Rahul to review the decision.
The replays confirmed that the ball was going over the stumps, leading to the overturning of the on-field decision. Rahul expressed his gratitude to Padikkal by hugging him, realizing he had been given a second chance.
This partnership between Rahul and Padikkal marked another 50-run stand in the Test series against Sri Lanka. It followed earlier instances in 2001, 2008, and 2010, where Sadagoppan Ramesh and Shiv Sunder Das, Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir, and VVS Laxman and Suresh Raina achieved the feat. However, KL Rahul's dismissal for 35 off 47 balls put an end to their successful innings.
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