VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-19
“The wicket had its natural wear and tear [but] it was a good Test wicket,”
Devdutt Padikkal · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
Padikkal described the pitch conditions after scoring 167 and 44 in the match.
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