India vice-captain KL Rahul retired hurt due to severe cramps after scoring 77 runs and forming a crucial 150-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal on Day 1 against Sri Lanka.

India vice-captain KL Rahul retired hurt due to severe cramps after scoring 77 runs and forming a crucial 150-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal on Day 1 against Sri Lanka.

Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul's unbeaten 150-run partnership propelled India to a commanding 197/1 at tea, dismantling Sri Lanka's bowling attack with aggressive stroke play.