Devdutt Padikkal Scores 167 as Dinesh Chandimal Hospitalized in India-Sri Lanka Test
In the 1st Test between India and Sri Lanka at Galle, Indian batsman Devdutt Padikkal scored a notable 167 runs in the first innings and added 44 runs in the second, setting a new record. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan player Dinesh Chandimal was hospitalized for precautionary scans after a heavy shoulder fall while fielding on Day 4, raising concerns about his continued participation in the match.
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httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 18 Aug, 07:52 am. Other outlets followed.