Manjrekar calls Devdutt Padikkal a blessing for India against spin bowling

Sanjay Manjrekar, the former Indian cricketer, has lauded Devdutt Padikkal following his first-ever Test century on day one of the opening match against Sri Lanka. Manjrekar remarked that Padikkal is a gift for the Indian team when facing spin, highlighting his superb ability to both defend and attack. By the close of the first day, Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131 runs off 178 balls.