India's Padikkal hits unbeaten century in first Sri Lanka Test
GALLE: Top-order batsman Devdutt Padikkal made a memorable comeback on Saturday, posting his maiden hundred as India finished the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on 288-2 in Galle. Left-hander Padikkal reached 131 not out in a chanceless innings as India batted themselves into a strong position after electing to bat first in the country’s 600th Test. Padikkal was recalled to the…
Galle saw top-order batsman Devdutt Padikkal make a memorable comeback and post his maiden century on the first day of India's first Test against Sri Lanka. The 26-year-old finished with 131 not out, despite facing just 178 balls and hitting 12 fours and a six. Padikkal joined opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in pushing India into a strong position, adding 150 runs for the second wicket before Rahul was forced to retire due to cramps.
Padikkal's century came after he was brought in as a late replacement for Sai Sudharsan, and he has now set himself up as a contender for the role of India's long-term number three batsman.
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