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Devdutt Padikkal century gives India A control on day one
Devdutt Padikkal struck a fluent century to steer India A to a strong position on the opening day of their tour match against a local side. The left-handed batsman remained unbeaten on…
Devdutt Padikkal struck a fluent century to steer India A to a strong position on the opening day of their tour match against a local side. The left-handed batsman remained unbeaten on 118 off 198 balls, anchoring the innings after early wickets. His knock included 15 fours and a six, as India A reached 276 for 4 at stumps.
The day was hard-fought, with the opposition bowlers striking early to reduce India A to 32 for 2. However, Padikkal rebuilt the innings in a decisive partnership with Sai Sudharsan, who made 67. The pair added 137 runs for the third wicket to wrest control. India A will look to consolidate and build a big first-innings lead on day two.
Indian Opinion Analysis
India A’s domestic first-class schedule is designed to prepare reserves for the senior Test squad. A strong hundred from a fringe batsman like Devdutt Padikkal puts him in the conversation for a call-up if a middle-order slot opens in the senior team. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has traditionally relied on performances in the Duleep Trophy and India A tours for selection. With the Test season ahead, selectors will watch the remaining tour matches closely. Padikkal’s consistency on this tour could be the deciding factor for a spot in the next Test squad.
Source: cricinfo.com
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