Manjrekar backs Padikkal for No. 3 after unbeaten 131 in Galle
Cricket
On the first day in Galle, Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 131 against Sri Lanka.
Sanjay Manjrekar praised Padikkal's technique against Sri Lanka's spinners, noting his back-foot play and attacking style, and said, "He looks such a formidable player".
The innings was described as strengthening his candidacy for the No. 3 batting slot and as a notable milestone in the young Indian cricketer's career.
