Padikkal's 199 puts India A in command against New Zealand A

New Delhi, Oct 26 (UNI) Devdutt Padikkal fell one run short of a double-century but put India A firmly in control with a superb 199 on the third day of the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln on Monday. His innings helped India A build a lead of 284 runs, putting them in a strong position to push for victory after a difficult start to the match. Padikkal resumed on 56 alongside Sai Sudharsan, who was unbeaten on 39, and the pair quickly took charge of the innings. Sudharsan reached his half-century while Padikkal continued to score…