Devdutt Padikkal ignited India’s Colombo warm-up with a blistering 103 off 121 balls. Surviving a late scare, the left-hander dominated the SLC XI attack, shifting India from survival mode to total control.

While India still trails by 183 runs, Padikkal’s masterclass proves he’s ready for the high-stakes Test arena. Can he lock his spot?

The selectors are definitely watching this rising star.