Padikkal's 117 draws praise from Pathan as India reach 300-5 in Test opener

Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 to register his second Test century and help India reach 300-5 against Sri Lanka on the opening day of the Test.

Irfan Pathan described him as 'pleasing to the eye' and called him 'boost' for India's No. 3 spot, and Padikkal shared key partnerships with Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja, continuing his strong form after an impressive first Test.