The wicketkeeper-batter moved past MS Dhoni and Adam Gilchrist to set new benchmarks for away runs and career Test sixes. An impulsive shot ended his innings prematurely in Colombo.
Capitalizing on two early drops, replacement batter Devdutt Padikkal anchored India's innings with a resilient 117 to leave the tourists at 300-5 at stumps.
Stepping in after an injury to Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal anchored India's historic 600th Test with an unbeaten maiden century on Day 1 in Galle.
As India prepares for its first Test tour of Sri Lanka in nine years, captain Shubman Gill navigates key squad updates and conditions at Galle.
The BCCI Centre of Excellence has sidelined the pacer to prioritize long-term fitness for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, leading to the maiden call-up of Auqib Nabi.