'Batting with Virat was a huge help': How Kohli shaped RCB star's IPL career
Devdutt Padikkal credits his early career development to batting alongside Virat Kohli during his debut IPL season with RCB. He highlights how observing Kohli helped him understand the nuances of building an innings in T20 cricket. Padikkal also reflects on his experiences with other teams and the challenges he faced, which contributed to his growth as a player.
- ▪Devdutt Padikkal made his IPL debut for RCB in 2020.
- ▪Batting with Virat Kohli provided him clarity on constructing innings.
- ▪Padikkal faced challenges while adapting to different batting positions with Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants.
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