New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has given a positive update on KL Rahul, stating that the Karnataka batter is "fine now" after having sustained cramps during day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday.

KL Rahul retired hurt on Saturday after experiencing cramps and physical discomfort, while still batting on 77. He forged a 47-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal for the first wicket, before making a 150-run stand with Devdutt Padikkal, who is still unbeaten on 131. Rahul reached his half-century before cramps forced him to retire hurt on 77.

"KL batted really well. I think he was getting only cramps. So by the end of the day, he was fine. Probably once you start getting cramps, you get it...