Padikkal's quick review saves Rahul's wicket in India's Galle Test
Devdutt Padikkal urged KL Rahul to review a dismissal, overturning an out and preserving his wicket during India's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
India recovered from Yashasvi Jaiswal's early wicket when Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul added 59 runs, pushing the lead to 237 in the first Test at Galle. Rahul appeared to be out caught behind on the pad in the 11th over, but Padikkal quickly suggested a review; replays confirmed the ball missed the bat and was heading for the stumps, leading to the on-field decision being overturned. Rahul expressed relief, embracing Padikkal for the timely advice.
Despite the reprieve, Rahul later fell for 35 after a mistimed loft off Prabath Jayasuriya, caught by substitute fielder Milan Rathnayake. Their 50-plus partnership places them among a select list of Indian top-order duos—including Sadagoppan Ramesh, Shiv Sunder Das, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman and Suresh Raina—who have achieved similar feats in Sri Lanka.
Why it matters
The incident highlights how player awareness and use of technology can directly influence match outcomes in international cricket.
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