Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century on the opening day of the first Test in Galle, putting India in a dominant position.
He shared a 150-run partnership with his statemate and coffee partner KL Rahul.
Padikkal had not played a Test since the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, ending a 632-day wait.
Karnataka captaincy, role clarity and work on his game against spin reaped rewards.
Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 131 for his maiden international century against Sri Lanka in the India vs Sri Lanka match on August 15, 2026. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak credited Padikkal’s imp...
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said KL Rahul was feeling fine after the opener retired hurt on 77 during Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday. R...
Devdutt Padikkal scored a maiden Test century on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, finishing unbeaten on 131 off 178 balls as India reached 288/2 in 73 overs, and former In...
