Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 to register his second Test century and help India reach 300-5 against Sri Lanka on the opening day. Irfan Pathan praised the batter, calling him a boost for India's No. 3 spot. Padikkal shared key partnerships with Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja, continuing his strong form after an impressive first Test.
Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 to register his second Test century and help India reach 300-5 against Sri Lanka on the opening day. Irfan Pathan praised the batter, calling him a boost for India's No. 3 spot. Padikkal shared key partnerships with Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja, continuing his strong form after an impressive first Test.
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