RCB's Devdutt Padikkal Poised for India T20I Return: 'Difficult To Keep Him Out'

• RCB mentor Dinesh Karthik backs 25-year-old Devdutt Padikkal for India T20I return.
• Padikkal transformed his game under Karthik's guidance, showing improved strike rates in IPL.
• He scored 150.61 strike rate last season for RCB, escalating to 201.82 in IPL 2026 (111 runs in 2 matches).
• Karthik praised Padikkal's determination, patience, and ability to switch gears, hitting proper cricketing shots.
• Padikkal is also stepping up as a leader in the Karnataka dressing room, contributing ideas at 25.