India A’s Devdutt Padikkal produced a brilliant moment in the field during the opening ODI of the three-match series against Australia A in Puducherry on Tuesday, October 6. The left-hander took an excellent diving catch at first slip to dismiss former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Josh Philippe. The dismissal came from the second ball […]

Former RCB batter Shreevats Goswami said Devdutt Padikkal’s emergence at No.3 will help India in the upcoming Test series in New Zealand. But he said the two-match Test series in New Zealand will be India’s biggest challenge in recent times, especially for the batters as well. Padikkal starred with the bat for India in their […]

Star India batter Devdutt Padikkal sees his elevation to India A captain as more than an opportunity to lead. For him, it is another chance to learn, adapt, and keep evolving his game. However, Padikkal will lead India A against Australia in two red-ball matches in Puducherry from September 22, with the tournament coming at […]

Former India cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has questioned whether the multi-day format was considered seriously enough while picking the India A squad for the upcoming series against Australia A. He added that the selectors’ entire focus was on the One-day series between the two teams as well. However, India A will take on Australia […]

Hardik Pandya is set to make his long-awaited return to competitive cricket in October after being included in India A’s squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A. The 32-year-old all-rounder has not played competitive cricket since the 2026 Indian Premier League, and his participation in the Australia A matches will depend on […]

South Zone batter Devdutt Padikkal was left visibly frustrated after throwing away a promising innings during Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy 2026 final against East Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday. Padikkal, who appeared well placed to score a century, was dismissed for a well-made 62 off 104 balls. The dismissal came […]

India batter Devdutt Padikkal has embraced the challenge of filling the No. 3 spot in the Test team, acknowledging the huge legacy left by Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara. With regular No. 3 Sai Sudharsan sidelined by a foot injury, Padikkal received an opportunity during India’s two-Test tour of Sri Lanka and made a strong […]

South Zone captain Tilak Varma has confirmed that Devdutt Padikkal will bat at No. 3 when his team faces East Zone in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final on Sunday, September 6. Shaik Rasheed is expected to make way after managing scores of 0 and 1 in the semifinal against North Zone. Padikkal has made the […]

India captain Shubman Gill and premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah have slipped in the latest ICC Test rankings, while Devdutt Padikkal made significant gains after an impressive tour of Sri Lanka. Gill dropped two places to ninth in the Test batting rankings following a relatively quiet campaign in Sri Lanka. The Indian captain managed only one […]

Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta named his choice for the No.3 position between Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan after the recently concluded away Test series between Sri Lanka and India. However, India won the two-match series 1-0 after a draw in the second Test as well. Deep Dasgupta shared a massive change in Padikkal’s technique. […]