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1st Test: Dreamt Of This Moment For Two Years, Says Devdutt Padikkal On Maiden Test Hundred
Galle International Stadium: A maiden Test century in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka is the culmination of a long-cherished dream for left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal, who revealed that two years of relentless toil behind the scenes prepared him to seize his moment on the international stage.
Starting from an overnight score of 131, Padikkal hit a career-best monumental 167 against Sri Lanka on a rain-marred second day at the Galle International Stadium. “Definitely. I've dreamt of this moment. For the last two years, I've been working really hard to try and make sure that when I get that opportunity, I can do something special like this, and I'm really happy to do that," Padikkal said in a chat with broadcasters at the end of day two’s play, where India reached 460/9.
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1st Test: Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Jurel Carry India To 460/9 Despite Sri Lanka’s Spin Fightback (Ld)
Galle International Stadium: Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal struck a commanding career-best score of 167 as India reached 460/9 in 116 overs on a rain‑hit day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday.
1st Test: Need To Stick To Plans From Ball One To Stay Alive In WTC Final Race, Says Chandimal
Senior Sri Lanka: Senior Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal admitted that his team's bowling unit was ‘on and off’ on day one of the ongoing first Test against India, adding that disciplined execution from ball one is vital if the hosts are to harbour hopes of winning the crucial two-match series and stay alive in the race of the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
1st Test: Padikkal Makes 167 As India Reach 364/5 Despite New Ball Strikes From Sri Lanka
Galle International Stadium: Devdutt Padikkal managed to make a magnificent 167 before Sri Lanka’s spinners struck with the second new ball to restrict India to 364/5 in 94 overs at tea on a rain-affected day two’s play of the first Test here at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday.
1st Test: Day Two’s Play To Commence At 2:35pm After Rain Subsides In Galle
Galle International Stadium: Relentless and stop-start rain since Sunday morning has finally relented to pave the way for play to commence on day two of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, with action now set to commence at 2:35pm at the Galle International Stadium here on Sunday.
1st Test: Rain Delays Start Of Second Session On Day Two In Galle
Galle International Stadium: The start of the second session on day two of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka has been delayed due to rain at the Galle International Stadium here on Sunday.
1st Test: Heavy Rain Forces Early Lunch On Day 2 In Galle
Galle International Stadium: Persistent showers forced an early lunch break to be taken on day two of the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium here on Sunday, with not a single ball bowled in the opening session due to heavy rain.
1st Test: Slow Turners Allow Me To Contribute With Bat As Well, Says Jadeja
Galle International Stadium: India’s veteran left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has expressed satisfaction with the pitch conditions for the ongoing first Test at the Galle International Stadium, adding that while dry surfaces offering turn and bounce excite spinners, he personally prefers a slow turner over a rank turner as that aids him in contributing with the bat.
Determination To Push Through Fatigue Key Behind Test Ton: Padikkal
Galle International Stadium: India batter Devdutt Padikkal has revealed that sheer determination to battle extreme physical exhaustion and heat was the defining factor behind his commanding unbeaten century on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka here at the Galle International Stadium.
1st Test: Rain Delays Start Of Day 2 Play In Galle
Galle International Stadium: Heavy rain has delayed the scheduled start of play on day two of the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium here on Sunday.
1st Test: The Way Padikkal Adapted To Conditions Was Crucial Rather Than His No.3 Position, Says Kotak
Galle International Stadium: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has pointed to the hard work done by batter Devdutt Padikkal, who returned to the side after a big gap and scored his maiden century in the first Test against Sri Lanka here on Saturday.
1st Test: Padikkal's Maiden Test Century Helps India Dominate Proceedings At Galle
Playing in Tests for the first time since November 2024, Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century as India dominated Sri Lanka by reaching 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after bad light and rain brought an early close to the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
1st Test: India Vice-captain KL Rahul Retires Hurt Due To Severe Cramps In Galle
Galle International Stadium: India’s vice-captain KL Rahul was forced to retire hurt on 77 off 162 balls after suffering severe cramps at the start of the final session on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
1st Test: Padikkal And Rahul Hit Unbeaten Fifties As India Dominate SL, Reach 197/1 At Tea
Galle International Stadium: Vice-captain K.L. Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal hit unbeaten half-centuries as India dominated Sri Lanka by reaching 197/1 in 53 overs at tea in a rain-delayed afternoon session on the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
1st Test: Day One’s Play Between India And Sri Lanka To Resume At 2pm
Galle International Stadium: Day one’s play in the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka will resume at 2pm local time on Saturday following a rain delay during the lunch break at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
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- 06 Feb 2021 04:31
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