Devdutt Padikkal joins Virat Kohli in elite club after historic ton vs Sri Lanka

On Independence Day, Devdutt Padikkal made history by becoming the second Indian and the first to score an international Test century on August 15. His remarkable innings had him finishing Day 1 undefeated at 131 runs, solidifying his place at number three in the batting order. This impressive achievement marks the end of India’s long wait for a Test century from that position.