Blunder! KL Rahul's dropped catch proves costly for India in Colombo - WATCH
KL Rahul dropped a crucial catch during India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo. The error proved costly as the batsman went on to score 71 runs, while Rahul was filling in as captain for the injured Shubman Gill.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing fitness concerns for key Indian players ahead of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.
KL Rahul had a disappointing moment on the field during India's three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo.Leading the side in the absence of Shubman Gill, KL Rahul dropped a simple chance at first slip, giving Sri Lanka XI opener Ravindu Rasantha a valuable lifeline.The missed opportunity came in the 26th over when spinner Kuldeep Yadav found the outside edge of Rasantha's bat. KL Rahul moved to his right and tried to take the catch with one hand, but the ball hit his palm and slipped out.
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