New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Batter Devdutt Padikkal, now again within the India A set-up, is concentrated on staying constant, figuring out that India’s upcoming residence Take a look at collection in opposition to West Indies in October and South Africa in November may very well be his likelihood to grab a Take a look at alternative and show his price.
Padikkal’s cricketing journey has been a rollercoaster journey over the previous year-and-a-half, marked by a promising Take a look at debut in March final yr and a second cap in Perth in November.
Nonetheless, he bounced again sturdy in 2025 with a century and a scintillating 86 within the Vijay Hazare Trophy, adopted by a profitable stint within the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the place constant scores reignited his kind.
‘You understand, each sport that you simply play, particularly for India, is important. We have now a couple of residence Take a look at collection arising. I am trying ahead to creating a mark within the A collection to hopefully stake a declare for that workforce as effectively. However on the similar time, you need to simply go on the market and bat,’ Padikkal mentioned cited by ESPNcricinfo.
‘I actually loved batting right here in red-ball cricket. And simply extra alternatives to play red-ball cricket are at all times welcome,’ he added.
Regardless of the ups and downs, Padikkal’s ambition stays unwavering. Having earned his Take a look at cap, he is conserving his eyes fastened on the long-term journey forward.
‘I would not say life’s modified [since the Test debut]. Clearly, taking part in Take a look at cricket for India is likely one of the greatest achievements you possibly can have as a cricketer. However on the similar time, I’ve excessive ambitions. So simply taking part in or simply making my debut is just not what my profession goes to be about,’ he mentioned.
Padikkal stays hopeful to characterize India on the highest stage and proceed to win video games for them.
‘Hopefully, I can proceed to characterize India on the highest stage and proceed to win video games for them. That is at all times been my intention. It was an excellent feeling on that day. However from the subsequent day, it is about getting again on the bottom once more,’ he concluded. (ANI)
