'Important to grab the opportunity and help the team win' — Padikkal

Devdutt Padikkal walked into the India side at number three because Sai Sudharsan got hurt — and in his first Test innings at Galle, he made 100.

After the match, he kept it simple: you have to grab these chances when they arrive. Padikkal talked about the shift between white-ball cricket and Test cricket, and how his partnership with KL Rahul steadied the innings once he found his feet. Batting at three, he said, gives you a clearer read of the pitch once the openers have had a feel.

He also flagged India's aggressive intent in the series, paired with disciplined bowling — a combination that's working.