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Devdutt Padikkal scores 167, joins elite Test club in Galle
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Devdutt Padikkal smashed a magnificent 167 for India in the first innings of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, becoming only the fourth Indian opener to score a century on Test debut. Sports.ndtv.com reports the left-handed batter joined an elite club that includes Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag.
India vice-captain KL Rahul, who has watched Padikkal rise through the ranks in Karnataka, labelled the youngster "very special" after his maiden hundred. Rahul expressed immense pride at the achievement, according to the same outlet.
The 24-year-old's knock was the top score for India in the innings. The match continues in Galle.
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