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Devdutt Padikkal has made a huge statement on India’s tour of Sri Lanka with back-to-back Test centuries. However, Devdutt Padikkal has not only stolen the show with his stunning performances but also with his mindset after Sri Lanka drew the second and final Test against India in Colombo.
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.
Devdutt Padikkal shines in Sri Lanka but puts India’s goal ahead of personal award
After India won the Test series 1-0 against Sri Lanka, Devdutt Padikkal was adjudged Player of the Series for his incredible performances in Galle and Colombo. The Karnataka batter said that he is happy with his performances and award, but it would have been better if India had won the Colombo Test, as it would have boosted the team’s WTC Final 2027 chances.
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
The Karnataka batter believes that mistakes are part of cricket, so players should forget them quickly and focus on the next ball, and that's something he followed in Sri Lanka. Amid this, Shubman Gill confident of playing WTC final after series win vs Sri Lanka.
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."
"The left-handed batter praised the young Indian team for being hungry to improve but said that there is still a lot of work to do. Padikkal signed off by saying, “A lot of work to do; it's a young side, everyone is really hungry. I am sure we will continue to improve."
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.
Padikkal then smashed another stunning century in the first innings of the Colombo Test. He made 117 runs from 193 balls, hitting 12 fours against Sri Lanka. This is an easy feat, as a batter needs patience to respect good deliveries and the ability to attack whenever the bowler makes a mistake.
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.
