
Aug 15, 2026
✦Indian Express
Padikkal finally answers India's No. 3 question, with a century at Galle
Devdutt Padikkal scored a century at Galle on Saturday, finally solving India’s No. 3 batting problem. He reached the milestone on his 134th delivery, showing great skill. "I've grown up wanting to play Test cricket," he said earlier this year. The team now hopes he holds this spot for long.