Devdutt Padikkal on how captaincy has changed him as a batsman: ‘Made me think a lot more’
Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal credits his captaincy role with enhancing his T20 batting strategy and game awareness. Appointed Ranji Trophy captain for 2025-26 season, Padikkal explains how leadership responsibilities improved his understanding of bowlers' mindsets and opposition tactics. He recently scored 55 off 27 balls for RCB against Gujarat Titans, anchoring a successful chase with enhanced situational awareness gained through captaincy.
Key Entities
Devdutt PadikkalKarnatakaRoyal Challengers BengaluruGujarat TitansRanji TrophyVirat KohliM Chinnaswamy Stadium