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IPL 2026: Devdutt Padikkal attributes steady growth to state captaincy

Devdutt Padikkals rise in the ongoing IPL season has been marked not just by runs, but by a growing sense of awareness of situations, of bowlers, and of his game. After his defining 27-ball 55 in Royal Challengers Bengalurus five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Friday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here, the southpaw pointed to a significant factor behind his growth captaining Karnataka.

26 Apr 2026 9:17 am