Devdutt Padikkal excited for IPL 2026 with RCB memories

Devdutt Padikkal, the left-handed batting sensation, is all set for IPL 2026! He fondly recalls his time with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he scored runs like a superstar. Missing the crowd at Chinnaswamy Stadium during Covid-19 was tough, but now he's back, ready to smash sixes after dazzling with 309 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Get ready for a thrilling season ahead!

Quick rundown

1.Devdutt Padikkal has a soft spot for RCB, even when playing for other teams.

2.He found it 'weird' to play against his beloved RCB.

3.Padikkal scored 247 runs in his third season with RCB, helping break their title drought.

4.He couldn't play in front of the Chinnaswamy due to Covid-19 restrictions, which was heartbreaking.

5.In the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he was Karnataka's second leading run-getter with 309 runs.

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