Devdutt Padikkal shows unique after-effect of fielding for over 240 overs in 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Devdutt Padikkal's unique side effect from his extensive fielding duties in the drawn second Test against Sri Lanka came to light as he tanned lighter on his back due to the prolonged exposure. The 25-year-old Indian batting all-rounder, who scored 117 runs off 193 balls in his second Test century, shared a photo of his bare back on Instagram, revealing the temporary tattoos on his skin.

Padikkal expressed gratitude for the opportunity and the lessons learned from the grueling series, hinting at the next challenge ahead. Although India managed to win the series 1-0, the draw in the second Test proved to be a setback in their pursuit of the World Test Championship final. Captain Shubman Gill defended his decision to enforce the follow-on, stating that India fielded for approximately 250 overs, with about 70 overs lost due to rain. This strategy aimed to secure a target of around 400 runs or to score an additional 100 runs.