Padikkal has already shown that he deserves more Test chances. His sensational performances in Sri Lanka have also strengthened his case to make the No. 3 position his own for India. Earlier, Sonal Dinusha reveals secret behind his heroic knock in Colombo Test against India.
He stressed that the team's victory is more important than personal success. The star batter also felt the pitch was slow, so the batters needed to stay clear about their plans and play carefully.
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Devdutt Padikkal said at the post-match presentation, "It would have been better if we had won this game. It was quite similar, to be honest; it was slow here as well. It takes a lot of clarity; you need to have clear plans. There are plans in the dressing room, and everyone came up with their own plans.”
Devdutt Padikkal reveals simple mindset behind his Sri Lanka heroics
Padikkal explained, "You always want to play and represent your country. You have to make sure you have to be ready for the opportunity. That's a part of the game; you've got to forget that as fast as possible. You've got to move on to the next ball; that's what I tried to do. I am happy to score runs; it doesn't matter. It's important that the team wins."
Devdutt Padikkal’s back-to-back Test centuries make strong case for India’s No.3 spot
Meanwhile, Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test hundred in the first innings of the opening Test, smashing 167 runs from 230 balls. He followed it with 44 runs in the second innings in Galle.
He has shown both qualities in Sri Lanka. His calm batting, strong footwork, and smart shot selection have stood out throughout the series. The left-hander also looked very comfortable against spin, showing excellent control and patience.
Padikkal builds his innings slowly, stays focused, and then increases the pressure on the bowlers. These qualities make the RCB star a strong candidate for the No. 3 spot.
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