India win toss, opt to bat first against Sri Lanka in second Test; Saransh Jain gets debut cap

Aug 23, 2026

Team India is 1-0 up in the series, having beaten Sri Lanka by 165 runs at Galle with standout performances from Devdutt Padikkal (167...

Padikkal joins Dravid, Pujara in elite list with 150-plus score against Sri Lanka at No. 3

Aug 16, 2026

Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal joined the elite list of India's batting legend Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara, becoming the third Indian batter to score...

"Would have been better if we won this game": POTS Padikkal disappointed after Sri Lanka denied India win in 2nd Test

Aug 27, 2026

Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal expressed disappointment after Sri Lanka forced a draw against India in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, saying...

Padikkal, Rahul's power India to 197/1 vs Sri Lanka at Tea on Day 1

Aug 15, 2026

Half centuries from Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul powered India to 197 for the loss of one wicket at Tea against Sri Lanka on...

India vs SLC XI: Padikkal century helps visitors fight back, end Day 2 on 357/6 in warm-up fixture

Aug 08, 2026

Devdutt Padikkal struck a fluent century as India staged a strong fightback on the second day of their three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka...

"Hopefully I can take the confidence forward...": Padikkal reflects on Sri Lanka heroics

Aug 28, 2026

In the absence of India's number three Sai Sudharsan, who was battling an injury, Padikkal, who had a sensational domestic season for Karnataka and...