{
  "id": 1206142,
  "title": "'It's never easy': Padikkal opens up on long wait for India Test comeback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/its-never-easy-padikkal-opens-up-on-long-wait-for-india-test-comeback",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T04:54:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka/its-never-easy-devdutt-padikkal-opens-up-on-long-wait-for-india-test-comeback/articleshow/133269915.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Devdutt Padikkal notched his debut Test century amid a tough contest against Sri Lanka. Displaying both skill and aggression, he tackled the challenging bowling despite the physical strain of the match. His relentless focus and perseverance shone through on the demanding pitch, marking a triumphant return to Test cricket with this memorable milestone.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "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."
}