Relive India's Independence Day show on Day 1 of the Galle Test through pics

Devdutt Padikkal stole the show with an unbeaten 131 not out as India finished the day on 288/2.

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India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and decided to have a bat in the first Test at Galle against Sri Lanka. (Surjeet Yadav)

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It was India's 600th Test. It was also the nation's Independence Day today. (PTI)

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Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 32. He missed out on a big innings for sure. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

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During his innings of 77, KL Rahul played some nice shots. Hopefully he will return tomorrow to bat. (HT_PRINT)

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Shubman Gill would have been disappointed with himself after departing for 16 on a batting paradise. (PTI)

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KL Rahul couldn't bat after tea after suffering cramps. He had to go out retired hurt. (Surjeet Yadav)

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Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century off just 134 balls. He was pleasing to the eye. (PTI)

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Rishabh Pant played just the way he is known for. He hit a nice six during the course of his innings. (PTI)

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At the end of the day's play, India were 288/2 with Devdutt Padikkal (131) and Rishabh Pant (27) at the crease. (PTI)