‘It would have been better if we got the win’: Devdutt Padikkal’s honest reaction after Player of the Series award
Devdutt Padikkal received the Player of the Series award for his batting performance. He scored 328 runs and registered two centuries during the Test series. Padikkal expressed that the individual honor would have been better with a series win. He emphasized the importance of clear plans and preparation on slow pitches. The young batter also stated his priority is contributing to team victories.
Devdutt Padikkal, India's leading run-scorer in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, received the Player of the Series award with a mix of emotions after the match ended in a draw. The left-hander scored 328 runs, including two centuries, showing remarkable composure on slow and turning pitches throughout the series. Although India managed to secure a 1-0 series victory after winning the first Test, Sri Lanka held firm to claim a draw on the final day.
Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 133 was instrumental in helping the hosts survive the last day and force a draw. Padikkal admitted that he would have preferred the individual honor if India had completed a clean sweep. He emphasized the importance of having clear plans and trusting them when playing on difficult surfaces, as the batters improved over the course of the series.
Padikkal's return to the Indian Test setup after a period away from the side was significant, and he stressed the need to move past past setbacks and focus on contributing to the team's success. Regardless of his position in the batting lineup, Padikkal's priority remains scoring runs and helping his teammates win. The 24-year-old expressed his happiness in contributing to the team's efforts and acknowledged the hunger among the younger players to learn and improve.
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