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. […]

Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane commented on 26-year-old Devdutt Padikkal after the Test series against Sri Lanka. Padikkal was named the ‘Player of the Series’ for his stunning performance as well. Rahane added that Devdutt Padikkal sealed his spot at the number three position at least for the time being, with Sai Sudharsan out due […]

Star Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal shared his disappointment after Sri Lanka forced a draw against India in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, stating that it would have been better had India won the game. However, Sri Lanka made a stunning fightback to hold India to a draw in the second Test on […]

Former India player Ajay Jadeja has applauded Devdutt Padikkal for his consistent performances in the Test series against Sri Lanka. He also added that the left-handed batter can open or play at No. 3 in Tests as well. Padikkal also scored 117 runs off 193 balls in India’s first innings in the second Test against […]

Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten applauded Sonal Dinusha, saying that the young batter thrives in “tough situations” and it is a treat to watch him playing Test cricket as well. Dinusha scored twin hundreds at the Sinhalese Sports Club, helping Sri Lanka draw the second Test against India as well. “I think it’s never […]