Devdutt Padikkal Gets Huge No.3 Verdict from Ajinkya Rahane
Devdutt Padikkal made an exceptional performance in the just finished Test series against Sri Lanka, establishing himself as a major contributor in India’s middle order.
Devdutt Padikkal was named Player of the Series after scoring 328 runs over three innings at an average of 109.33, including two centuries and a high score of 167. India won the series 1-0, with Padikkal’s assured batting at number three serving as a big plus for the team throughout the campaign.
Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane provided an opinion of Padikkal’s performance and prospects in the post. Rahane weighed in on the young batter’s immediate status in the team, deciding if Padikkal had done enough to secure the spot.
Rahane’s opinion of Devdutt Padikkal batting style
Rahane touched on what made Devdutt Padikkal batting so exceptional throughout the series. The former batter stressed the significance of intent and authority when batting at number three, something he saw in Devdutt Padikkal attitude throughout the games.
Domestic form supports international achievement.
Padikkal’s recent domestic performances have also demonstrated his readiness for international cricket. In the Ranji Trophy, he scored 543 runs in six matches and ten innings, averaging 60.33, with two centuries and one fifty.
His best performance of 232 runs came against Uttarakhand in the semifinals, displaying his ability to create significant innings, despite Karnataka finishing second in the competition.
Padikkal was the Vijay Hazare Trophy’s second-highest run scorer, with 725 runs in nine innings at an average of 90.62, including four centuries and two fifties. This consistent domestic performance paved the way for his smooth move to Test cricket at number three.
Padikkal replaced the injured Sai Sudharsan in the Sri Lanka series, and his performance justified the opportunity. His back-to-back centuries, as well as the manner in which he gained runs, underlined his ability to handle the demands of Test cricket’s middle order.
