"He Was Waiting for His Opportunity" - India Coach Hails Devdutt Padikkal for Ton on Day 1 of 1st SL vs IND 2026 Test

A long road back: Devdutt Padikkal makes his second chance count in Tests

IND vs SL: Devdutt Padikkal had waited a long time for another shot at Test cricket. When the chance came in Galle, he made it count, scoring an unbeaten 131 at No. 3 against Sri Lanka. For a batter who had spent nearly two years waiting, it was quite a way to return.

India coach responds to No. 3 debate after Padikkal forces rethink with Sri Lanka hundred, reveals where Sudharsan stand

Devdutt Padikkal will bat at No. 3 in the second Test as well, with India expected to have a clearer answer to the debate during their tour of New Zealand.

"Worked On Back Foot Game": India Coach Sitanshu Kotak Reveals Secret To Devdutt Padikkal's Success

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Saturday lauded Devdutt Padikkal for working on his back foot game and overall shot selection after the No. 3 batter made a wonderful maiden international hundred.

"He was waiting for his opportunity" - India coach hails Devdutt Padikkal for ton on Day 1 of 1st SL vs IND 2026 Test

Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised Devdutt Padikkal for his impressive ton on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday, August 15.

IND vs SL Test Day 1: The way Padikkal played was really encouraging, says Kotak

Sitanshu Kotak praises Devdutt Padikkal's encouraging performance on Test Day 1 against Sri Lanka, highlighting adaptability and batting strategies.

‘The way he has prepared himself’: India coach explains key to Devdutt Padikkal’s maiden Test century

Cricket News: NEW DELHI: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak credited Devdutt Padikkal's preparation and improved back-foot game after the left-hander produced a com.