Following India’s 1-0 series win over Sri Lanka, Captain Shubman Gill highlighted the impressive performances of top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal and left-arm spinner Manav Suthar. Gill praised their mindset and skill, which were pivotal in securing the series victory.
India, two-time runners-up in the ICC World Test Championship, won the first Test in Galle before Sri Lanka, led by a determined batting effort from Sonal Dinusha, survived the follow-on to force a draw in the second and final Test in Colombo. This was their third-successive series win for India in the country.
“We speak about once a batter is set, he should make the most of it. And Devdutt (Padikkal) showed that. The way he batted in the series was a treat to watch. (It) truly tells the mindset of a player,” he added.
The 26-year-old credited the opposition for their performance and said the experience served as an important lesson for his team.
So, that’s very pleasing to see,” Gill told BCCI.tv in an interview after the game. “He’s (Manav Suthar) been magnificent for us and I think he is going to be someone who is going to be leading the spin attack for India for a very long time,” the Indian captain said. he also found plenty of positives in their overall performance in Sri Lanka While the Indian captain was disappointed that his team could not capitalise on their advantage in the second Test. “I think it’s been a great series. For us, a lot of positives in the series. All the youngsters doing well.
