KL Rahul praises Devdutt Padikkal's maiden Test century (167) in India's 462 all-out against Sri Lanka, citing years of quiet dedication behind the scenes.
Sri Lanka's bowlers and persistent rain disrupted India's innings on Day 2 of the first Test in Galle, restricting India to 460/9 after Devdutt Padikkal scored 167 runs.
Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century, making 167 against Sri Lanka on the second day of the first Test in Galle, attributing the milestone to two years of hard work.
India ends Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at 460/9 in Galle, with Devdutt Padikkal's 167 being the highlight, despite Sri Lanka's bowlers fighting back strongly.
India's Devdutt Padikkal scored a magnificent 167 off 230 balls against Sri Lanka in the opening Test in Galle, anchoring the visitors' innings despite rain interruptions and joining an elite list of Indian number 3 batters.
Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 131 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, helping India reach 288/2 and earning high praise for his spin-playing technique.
India's Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century on Day 1 of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, overcoming physical fatigue and tough conditions to strengthen his claim for the No.3 batting position.
Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 131 on a memorable opening day, helping India reach 288/2 against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century with an unbeaten 131, helping India reach 288-2 against Sri Lanka on a rain-hit opening day of the first Test in Galle.
India's KL Rahul is fine after suffering cramps and retiring hurt on 77 against Sri Lanka, while Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 131 to put India in control at 288 for two on day one.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak credited Devdutt Padikkal's preparation after the left-hander scored an unbeaten 131 to lead India to 288 for two on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century, finishing unbeaten on 131, to help India reach 288 for 2 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century at No. 3 for India against Sri Lanka in Galle, ending a prolonged wait for a hundred from that batting position and joining an elite list of left-handed batsmen.
Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten observed India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, analyzing the visitors ahead of the two-Test series. India faces a 207-run chase in the final phase of the warm-up, with Devdutt Padikkal's unbeaten 142 strengthening his case for the No. 3 spot after Sai Sudharsan's injury ruled him out.
India A, led by Dhruv Jurel, begins a two-match unofficial Test series against Sri Lanka A in Galle, offering emerging players like Aquib Nabi, Sai Sudharsan, and Devdutt Padikkal a chance to impress for national team selection.
India's ODI squad for the Afghanistan series faces potential changes due to fitness issues with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. If they are unavailable, players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, and Devdutt Padikkal, with strong List A records, are contenders.
India's cricket team is considering Devdutt Padikkal for the No. 3 batting position in the upcoming Test against Afghanistan. The team also faces a decision on a replacement spinner for the rested Ravindra Jadeja, with Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar in contention.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have successfully defended their Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final. This marks their second consecutive IPL championship, showcasing a dominant team performance throughout the season.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have won their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final. The team showcased complete domination throughout the season, with strong performances from both batting and bowling units, led by captain Rajat Patidar and star player Virat Kohli.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a new T20 record with 583 runs in IPL 2026, surpassing Devdutt Padikkal. Despite a rare off-day scoring 4 runs against Mumbai Indians, the Rajasthan Royals opener's season tally secured his historic achievement.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a new T20 record with 583 runs in IPL 2026, surpassing Devdutt Padikkal. Despite a rare off-day scoring 4 runs against Mumbai Indians, the Rajasthan Royals opener's season tally secured his historic achievement.
Devdutt Padikkal lauded 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a "rare talent" and "foolish" to copy. Sooryavanshi became the youngest to score 500+ T20 runs, breaking Padikkal's previous record.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026, led by Virat Kohli's unbeaten 105. Jacob Bethell had a bizarre moment, dropping his gold chain while getting dismissed, later retrieved by Devdutt Padikkal.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Jacob Bethell had a bizarre incident during an IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders, accidentally dropping his gold chain while being dismissed, which was later returned by Devdutt Padikkal. RCB won the match led by Virat Kohli's unbeaten century.
