Devdutt Padikkal

Devdutt Padikkal's 167 forces rethink on India's number three spot

Padikkal's maiden Test century has created a genuine selection dilemma at number three that extends beyond naming one player.

Tom Banton hits maiden ODI century as England beat Sri Lanka by 223 runs

Banton's 126 anchored England's series-clinching victory at The Oval.

Shubman Gill leads India in 600th Test as WTC qualification window narrows

India play their 600th Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Independence Day. The team sits fifth in the World Test Championship table and needs consistent wins to reach the final.

Galle pitch offers gradual turn as India weigh three-spinner option

The Galle pitch is expected to offer gradual turn rather than sharp spin from day one, prompting India to consider three spinners.

Chaminda Vaas says Shubman Gill will be key for India in Galle

Chaminda Vaas has backed Shubman Gill to be India's most important batter in the first Test at Galle.

Amit Mishra defends Gautam Gambhir's position as India Test coach

Amit Mishra says Gautam Gambhir deserves more time as India Test coach amid recent struggles.

Farveez Maharoof tips Manav Suthar for India debut in Galle

Farveez Maharoof believes Manav Suthar could make his Test debut ahead of Saransh Jain for the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Deep Dasgupta urges Gautam Gambhir to give Rishabh Pant freedom to attack

Deep Dasgupta has called on Gautam Gambhir to give Rishabh Pant the freedom to play his natural attacking game in the Sri Lanka Test series.

Devdutt Padikkal’s warm-up century locks India’s No. 3 for Galle

Padikkal’s century removed any doubt over India’s number three selection for Galle.

Sarfaraz Khan vs Dhruv Jurel: India pick Sarfaraz for Sri Lanka Tests

Shubman Gill cleared to play first Test after hand injury scare

Shubman Gill will lead India in Galle after scans ruled out any fracture from two blows to his right hand.

ICC moves Women's Champions Trophy to India after removing Sri Lanka as hosts

Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of the Hundred with hamstring injury

Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of The Hundred with a hamstring injury, putting her participation in the Women's T20 Asia Cup in doubt.

Padikkal vs Sudharsan: who fills India's No.3 spot

Sai Sudharsan is out of the Sri Lanka Test series with a toe stress fracture. Devdutt Padikkal scored 142 in the warm-up and's now the leading candidate for No.3.

Devdutt Padikkal secures No. 3 spot after 142 in warm-up match

Devdutt Padikkal's century in the practice match has locked him into the middle order for the Sri Lanka Tests.

Jadeja bats at No.4 as Gill remains absent in warm-up

Ravindra Jadeja batted at number four in India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI while Shubman Gill remained absent on day two.

Sunrisers Leeds move closer to Hundred qualification with win over Welsh Fire

Devdutt Padikkal ready to bat anywhere after Player of the Series award

Devdutt Padikkal signals flexibility in batting position after earning Player of the Series honours against Sri Lanka.

Kohli Crosses 300 Sixes, 800 Fours in GT Rout

Dropped first ball, Kohli piled 81 with eight fours and four sixes to hit twin milestones and chase 206.

Padikkal's Captaincy Sharpens RCB Edge

Karnataka captaincy fuels Padikkal's IPL consistency. Game reading drives his 55 off 27.