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Padikkal Shines: Two Centuries Lead Karnataka Batter to Glory
12 Sep
Summary
- Devdutt Padikkal scored two centuries in recent Test matches.
- He replaced an injured player and earned Player-of-the-Series.
- Padikkal emphasizes the value of domestic cricket and game time.
Devdutt Padikkal is capitalizing on his recent opportunities, having scored two centuries during the Test tour of Sri Lanka. He stepped in for an injured Sai Sudharsan and quickly made an impact, earning Player-of-the-Series for his 328 runs across three innings.
Padikkal noted the perpetual tough competition for spots in Indian cricket but stressed the importance of focusing on personal performance and enjoying the game. He believes the demanding Ranji Trophy season, which features significant high-quality domestic cricket, toughens players for international competition.
The Karnataka batter also emphasized the distinct benefits of match experience over practice, stating that playing more games allows for better modeling and adjustment of one's game. He will now captain the India-A squad against Australia-A, looking to leverage his recent leadership experience with Karnataka.
