‘Going to go back to bed now’: Padikkal after career-best 167 in Galle Test
Devdutt Padikkal smashed his maiden Test century, converting his overnight 131 into a career-best 167 against Sri Lanka in Galle. The left-hander credited two years of hard work, clear plans against spin and confident footwork for his breakthrough. Padikkal also stressed staying focused after reaching 100, helping India reach a strong 460/9.
Devdutt Padikkal scored a career-best 167 in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, after resuming from an overnight score of 131. The left-hander batted for 230 balls, hitting 15 fours and a six, contributing to India's score of 460/9. Padikkal attributed his success to two years of hard work and preparation. Speaking about his approach against Sri Lanka's spinners, he emphasized the importance of having specific plans and confident footwork.
Padikkal stated that maintaining focus after reaching a milestone was crucial, and he expected the pitch to become more challenging in subsequent days. After his innings, Padikkal expressed his fatigue and said he was going back to bed.
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