India’s Padikkal marks comeback with unbeaten ton in landmark Sri Lanka Test

Left-hander Padikkal reached 131 not out in a chanceless innings as India batted themselves into a strong position after electing to bat first in the country's 600th Test.

Devdutt Padikkal has scored a maiden test hundred as India dominated Day 1 of the first test against Sri Lanka reaching 288-2 at stumps

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - International Test Match Series - Fifth Test - England v India - Kia Oval, London, Britain - August 1, 2025 India's KL Rahul in action Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo 15 Aug 2026 06:42PM Aug 15 : India's KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal struck unbeaten fifties to propel the tourists

India wins toss and opts to bat in 1st test against Sri Lanka  Toronto Star

Niroshan Dickwella has made a Test comeback after three years, while Kuldeep Yadav has been picked as one of the three frontline spinners by India

Latest scorecard from the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle.

Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva expects a spin-focused Test series against India. He believes the Galle pitch will gradually favor spinners after initial batting conditions. De Silva highlighted the importance of player temperament for scoring runs on aging wickets. He noted Prabath Jayasuriya's strong record