‘Captaincy Helps My Batting’: Devdutt Padikkal Looking Forward to Leading Against Australia A
Padikkal said captaincy will add responsibility and help his batting as India A begin two four-day games against Australia A.
- Top-Order batter Devdutt Padikkal will lead India A in two red-ball fixtures against Australia A, beginning in Puducherry on September 22.
- Padikkal previously captained Karnataka during last year's Ranji Trophy, calling the experience a "great learning curve" that prepared him for leading India A.
- In recent appearances, Padikkal scored 328 runs in Sri Lanka earning Player-of-the-Series and recorded an assured 62 for South Zone at Chepauk earlier this week.
- "Captaincy is just an added responsibility," Padikkal said, emphasizing that leading the team helps his batting performance and team success remains his sole focus.
- This leadership opportunity serves as preparation for the upcoming New Zealand tour as Padikkal navigates competition for spots within the Indian cricket setup.
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Devdutt Padikkal relishing India A captaincy, says leadership will help his batting - The Tribune
Top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal says the opportunity to captain India A is a fine “learning experience” and believes that it will have a positive influence on his batting ahead of the upcoming tour to New Zealand. Padikkal will lead India A against Australia in two red-ball games at Puducherry from September 22. “It’s a great […]
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