Padikkal scores maiden Test century at No. 3 in Galle
Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century against Sri Lanka in Galle, according to a report published on August 15, 2026.
He became the second Indian left-hander this century to record a Test hundred at the No. 3 position.
The report said his innings provided India with much-needed stability at No. 3, that his form from the Ranji Trophy had carried over to the international stage, and that he celebrated with coaches and teammates.

