Persistent rain washed out the opening session of Day 2 in the India-Sri Lanka Test at Galle, with no ball bowled. India had ended Day 1 at 288/2, powered by Devdutt Padikkal’s unbeaten 131.
Ravindra Jadeja is happy with the dry Galle pitch but prefers a slow turner over a rank turner to contribute with the bat. The India all-rounder also discussed his batting evolution, overseas discipline and confidence among the younger generation.
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.
Heavy rain delayed the start of Day 2 of the India-Sri Lanka Test in Galle. India reached 288/2 on the opening day, with Devdutt Padikkal unbeaten on 131 and KL Rahul scoring 77 before retiring hurt.
