‘Going to go back to bed now’: Padikkal after career-best 167 in Galle Test
Indian cricketer Devdutt Padikkal scored a career-best 167 in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. He attributed his success to two years of focused preparation and a strategic approach to playing spin bowling.
Why it matters
Padikkal's performance marks a significant milestone in his international career and demonstrates the impact of specialized training in professional sports.
Devdutt Padikkal said his maiden Test century against Sri Lanka was the result of two years of hard work and preparation, after the left-hander scored a career-best 167 in the first Test at Galle.Resuming from an overnight score of 131, Padikkal batted for 230 balls and hit 15 fours and a six to help India reach 460/9 on a rain-hit second day. The Karnataka batter said he had long prepared himself to make the most of an opportunity at the international level.“Definitely. I've dreamt of this moment.
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