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Devdutt Padikkal says consistent run-scoring and contributing to India’s wins will be crucial to retaining his Test spot. The top-order batter, who impressed during the Sri Lanka tour, also credited Rahul Dravid for shaping his approach to long-format batting
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Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Siraj have been named in South Zone’s squad for the Duleep Trophy final against East Zone, beginning September 6. T20I regulars Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are also likely to feature
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KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Siraj have been asked to play the Duleep Trophy final for South Zone against East Zone in Chennai. Head coach Gautam Gambhir will decide on Tilak Varma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ishan Kishan’s participation
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Devdutt Padikkal’s assured batting at No. 3 and Manav Suthar’s impressive adaptation to conditions emerged as major positives for India from their 1-0 Test series win in Sri Lanka, while Dhruv Jurel also strengthened the team’s middle-order options
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Devdutt Padikkal said he was delighted to prove his ability to score big runs in Test cricket after a stellar Sri Lanka series. The India batter scored 328 runs, including two centuries, and credited his first-class experience for his consistency
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India captain Shubman Gill praised young players Devdutt Padikkal and Manav Suthar after India’s 1-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka. Padikkal scored 328 runs, while Suthar took 16 wickets as Gill reflected on the team’s positives.
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Devdutt Padikkal smashed a superb 117 to rescue India from setbacks, including Rishabh Pant’s injury and the dismissals of key batters, as the visitors reached 300 for five against Sri Lanka on the opening day of the second Test
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Shubman Gill and Devdutt Padikkal scored half-centuries to put India in a strong position against Sri Lanka in the second Test. India reached 187/3 at tea on day one after Gill and Padikkal added 120 runs for the third wicket
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Devdutt Padikkal praised Manav Suthar’s exceptional control after the young spinner claimed 10 wickets in India’s 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the Galle Test. Padikkal also credited India’s patience, discipline and first-innings batting effort for the victory
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India vice-captain KL Rahul praised Devdutt Padikkal after the left-hander hit his maiden Test century, a 167 against Sri Lanka. Rahul called the achievement special, while stressing preparation, teamwork and the need to remain focused as conditions become tougher.
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Devdutt Padikkal’s brilliant 167 helped India post 460 for nine on a rain-shortened second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka. Despite a late fightback from Lankan spinners, India remained in control with valuable contributions from Dhruv Jurel and Manav Suthar
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Devdutt Padikkal’s superb 167 helped India remain in control despite a spirited Sri Lankan bowling effort on a rain-shortened day two of the first Test in Galle. Sri Lanka removed Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul but India reached 364/5 at tea
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Rain delayed the start of day two in the India-Sri Lanka first Test at Galle, with play set to begin at 2:35 pm. India resumed from a strong position after Devdutt Padikkal’s unbeaten century helped them reach 288/2
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Devdutt Padikkal credited determination and discipline for his unbeaten 131 against Sri Lanka in Galle. Returning to the Test side after November 2024, the India batter battled heat and fatigue to score his maiden Test century.
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Devdutt Padikkal marked his return to Test cricket with an unbeaten maiden century as India dominated Sri Lanka on the opening day in Galle. India reached 288/2 after KL Rahul made 77 before retiring hurt and bad light ended play early
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Devdutt Padikkal smashed his maiden Test century on his return to the format, scoring an unbeaten 131 to guide India to 288/2 against Sri Lanka on the opening day in Galle. KL Rahul also contributed with a patient 77
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India vice-captain KL Rahul retired hurt after suffering severe cramps during the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Rahul scored 77 and shared a 150-run stand with Devdutt Padikkal before leaving the field
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KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal produced contrasting unbeaten knocks to put India in command on the opening day of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka. Their 150-run partnership helped India reach 197/1 at tea as Sri Lanka’s bowlers struggled
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KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal steadied India after Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out following a mix-up, taking the visitors to 101 for one at lunch on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
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India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised Devdutt Padikkal for his unbeaten 142 against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, saying the knock was “really good”. Padikkal’s performance strengthens India’s options for the No. 3 spot ahead of the Test series