Devdutt Padikkal scores maiden Test century in Galle against Sri Lanka

Devdutt Padikkal scored his first Test century while battling heat and fatigue on Day 1 in Galle against Sri Lanka. His innings, marked by a 150-run partnership with KL Rahul, helped anchor India's first innings while Rahul later retired hurt on 77 due to cramps. Padikkal's performance likely secures his position at No. 3 after a nearly two-year absence from the Test side. Reflecting on his innings, Padikkal noted the challenges posed by the conditions but expressed satisfaction with overcoming them to achieve the milestone.

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