Devdutt Padikkal Sets New Test Record, Surpasses Tendulkar and Ganguly vs Sri Lanka

India opened its Test series against Sri Lanka with a four‑day match that saw a breakthrough performance from young opener Devdutt Padikkal. Padikkal’s innings on Day 4 pushed him past a benchmark previously held by two of India’s most celebrated batsmen, Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, establishing a new record in the format. The achievement underscores Padikkal’s rising stature in the national side and adds momentum to India’s campaign as the series progresses.