‘Going to go back to bed now’: Padikkal after career-best 167 in Galle Test

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Devdutt Padikkal smashed his maiden Test century, converting his overnight 131 into a career-best 167 against Sri Lanka in Galle. The left-hander credited two years of hard work, clear plans against spin and confident footwork for his breakthrough. Padikkal also stressed staying focused after reaching 100, helping India reach a strong 460/9.