Devdutt Padikkal Hits Century as India Starts Strong in Colombo Test
24 Aug 2026Updated 22 days ago1 source
Following a victory in the first Test, India began confidently against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo. No. 3 batter Devdutt Padikkal continued his excellent form, scoring 117 runs after hitting a century in the previous match. Additionally, an unnamed World Cup winner shared views on head coach Gautam Gambhir's role in the series.
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What happened
India made a strong start in the second Test match against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Batter Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 runs, marking his second consecutive century in the series.
Why it matters
Devdutt Padikkal's consistent performance solidifies his position in India's top order. The ongoing discussion about head coach Gautam Gambhir reflects the public interest in coaching strategies and team management during overseas tours.
What we know
- India won the first Test match against Sri Lanka.
- The second Test match is being played in Colombo.
- Devdutt Padikkal scored 117 runs in the second Test.
- Padikkal plays at the No. 3 batting position and also scored a century in the first Test.
- An unnamed World Cup winner made comments regarding Gautam Gambhir's role in the series.
What we don't know
- The identity of the World Cup winner who commented on Gautam Gambhir.
- The specific details of the comment regarding Gautam Gambhir having 'no work' in the series.
What's next
The continuation of play in the second Test match between India and Sri Lanka.
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