Devdutt Padikkal hits 167, says he dreamt of this moment

Devdutt Padikkal scored a brisk 167 off 230 balls with 15 fours and a six, making a strong case for himself as India's long-term number three. After the innings, he said, 'I have dreamt of this moment.'

The knock was a statement performance in his bid to cement his place in the Test side. Padikkal's batting was marked by composure and positive strokeplay, as per sports.ndtv.com.