Devdutt Padikkal Shines in VHT, Stays Grounded Despite India Snub

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Moneycontrol•07-01-2026, 12:41
Devdutt Padikkal Shines in VHT, Stays Grounded Despite India Snub
- •Devdutt Padikkal is having a stellar Vijay Hazare Trophy season, scoring four hundreds in six games and amassing 605 runs.
- •Despite his exceptional form, Padikkal was not selected for India's upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.
- •He reacted calmly to the snub, acknowledging the tough competition and the need to "make peace with it and keep scoring runs."
- •Padikkal credits Dinesh Karthik and Andy Flower at RCB for helping him adapt his game for the T20 format.
- •His consistent domestic performances, including a VHT record chase of 413 against Jharkhand, make him hard to overlook.
Why It Matters: Devdutt Padikkal exemplifies resilience, focusing on consistent performance despite India selection challenges.
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