{
  "id": 1032266,
  "title": "Padikkal finally answers India’s No. 3 question, with a century at Galle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/padikkal-finally-answers-indias-no-3-question-with-a-century-at-galle",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T12:11:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/devdutt-padikkal-century-india-no-3-galle-sri-lanka-1st-test-10834871/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Devdutt Padikkal finally answered India's long-standing question of who should play No. 3 in Test cricket, with a century at Galle. The left-hander had been longing to play Test cricket, as he believed his game was best suited for the format. With B Sai Sudharsan missing the series, Padikkal was given the opportunity to bat at No. 3. This was a crucial role, as India had previously tried 11 different batsmen in that position without finding a permanent solution. Padikkal's century marked the first time an Indian batsman had scored a Test century at No. 3 in three years. His performance in Galle showcased his batting prowess and proved that he is best suited for the No. 3 position.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Devdutt Padikkal scores century at No. 3 in Galle Test",
    "India tried 11 different batsmen in No. 3 position",
    "Padikkal's performance proves he's best suited for No. 3"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}