Watch- Relieved KL Rahul Hugs Devdutt Padikkal With Air-Kiss Gesture After Miraculous DRS Save

KL Rahul with Devdutt Padikkal on Day 4 of Galle Test | PC- ScreengrabTeam India is currently at loggerheads against Sri Lanka at Galle in the first Test of the two-match series. With the visitors batting again, KL Rahul shared a wholesome moment with Devdutt Padikkal on the morning of Day 4.Although the visitors have a massive first-innings lead, the game is still hanging by a thread due to rain playing a major role throughout the five days.KL Rahul turns into a kid in front of Padikkal after surviving on DRSAgainst Prabath Jayasuriya, KL Rahul was adjudged LBW in the 11th over, in front of the stumps. On his partner Devdutt Padikkal’s suggestion, he sent the decision upstairs for review. Surprisingly to many, the fuller-length ball, despite pitching just outside off and with the impact in line, went missing on replays. Relieved after surviving a close shave, Rahul couldn’t hide his emotions; he hugged his partner and later blew a kiss for DDP. Watch: KL Rahul hugs, blows kisses for Devdutt Padikkal after surviving on DRScrictalk @crictalk7 Aug 18, 2026, 10:40 AM Also Read: Australia To Prepare Surprise Weapons For BGT In India After Bangladesh HumiliationHowever, the Indian opener couldn't make the second chance count, as the left-arm spinner had his number a couple of overs later. KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal's Karnataka connection helping IndiaComing from Karnataka, KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal have been sharing the dressing room since 2018, when the latter first came into the Ranji Trophy squad. Over the years, the two have shown great camaraderie and mutual respect, as evidenced by the way the two batters communicate during their 162-run stand in the first innings. As Padikkal scored his maiden Test ton earlier in the match, he was partnered brilliantly by the Indian vice-captain, who missed out on his century by a whisker. However, the southpaw, playing in place of an injured Sai Sudharsan, made it count by smashing 167 and helping India post 462 runs on the board.India look to extend their lead as rain threat looms in GalleAfter bowling out Sri Lanka for 284 runs, India came out to bat on the morning of Day 4. However, the Indians didn’t have the greatest of starts to their final innings, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal on a duck in the first over itself.Although runs kept ticking by, India lost KL Rahul and Shubman Gill in quick succession to Prabath Jayasuriya. However, despite losing three wickets in a session, the visitors’ lead is way over 250 runs, with Devdutt Padikkal and Rishabh Pant hanging in the middle.If things head as per India’s plans, they would look to bat for 40-50 more overs before asking the home team to bat in the final hour of the fourth day. That said, there are rain predictions for later in the evening and during the morning and evening of Day 5. Also Read: Italy Enter Race To World Cup 2027; Eye Qualifier Play-Off To Create History