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RCB chants erupt as Devdutt Padikkal scores 103 in Sri Lanka practice
Devdutt Padikkal's 103 off 121 balls sparked 'RCB, RCB' chants from Indian fans during India's practice match in Sri Lanka, ABP Live reports. The left-hander batted at No.3 before retiring out to…
The Story in Brief
Devdutt Padikkal's 103 off 121 balls sparked 'RCB, RCB' chants from Indian fans during India's practice match in Sri Lanka, ABP Live reports. The left-hander batted at No.3 before retiring out to give others time in the middle.
His century strengthens his case for the No.3 position in the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. Padikkal, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, recently won the title with the franchise.
The Indian Opinion
Celebrating a practice-match century as a sign of Test readiness is common, but the IPL-style chants risk blurring formats. Padikkal's domestic record at No.3 is strong, yet a single warm-up knock against a second-string attack proves little. The real test: whether he makes the XI for the first Test in Galle. If dropped, the RCB chants will sound hollow.
Source: news.abplive.com
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