Devdutt Padikkal solidified his claim for the No. 3 spot by scoring an unbeaten 142 on Day 2 of the tour match against Sri Lanka XI.
His stylish innings helped India recover after early failures from top-order batters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant in the practice game.
Padikkal's performance follows intensive three-hour spin sessions, demonstrating his preparation for the challenging conditions expected during the upcoming Test series.