Devdutt Padikkal names AB de Villiers as favorite player

In a chat with InsideSport, Devdutt Padikkal named his all-time favorite overseas player as AB de Villiers before IPL 2026. He celebrated AB's epic 4522 runs for RCB and his thrill of playing alongside Virat Kohli. Right now, he's on fire in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, leading with 721 runs! Can he keep this hot streak going into IPL 2026? Stay tuned!

Quick rundown

1.Devdutt Padikkal names AB de Villiers his all-time favorite overseas player.

2.Padikkal praises Virat Kohli as his favorite Indian player and IPL teammate.

3.Padikkal is in top form, leading the Vijay Hazare Trophy with 721 runs.

4.RCB aims to defend their IPL title with Padikkal's impressive performance.

5.Padikkal's journey sees him return to RCB after stints with RR and LSG.

Devdutt Padikkal returns to RCB like a wizard to Hogwarts
Devdutt Padikkal returns to RCB like a wizard to Hogwarts
In a spellbinding twist of fate, Devdutt Padikkal has returned to the enchanted grounds of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025! On the magical RCB Podcast, he revealed that facing his former team felt like trying to cast a spell with a broken wand. Now, under the wise tutelage of coach Dinesh Karthik, he’s ready to conjure up runs and chase the elusive IPL glory like a true wizard of the game.
07:45 am on Sunday, 14 December, 2025
Padikkal returns to RCB with explosive IPL 2026 energy
Padikkal returns to RCB with explosive IPL 2026 energy
Devdutt Padikkal, the left-handed legend, is back in the IPL 2026 ring, ready to unleash his inner champion for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru! After missing the electric Chinnaswamy crowd, he's returned with a vengeance, flaunting a jaw-dropping 309 runs from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Get ready, RCB fans, because Padikkal is here to smash sixes and steal hearts once again!
12:25 pm on Sunday, 14 December, 2025
Padikkal's fiery claim: Rookies think Kohli gives bats away!
Padikkal's fiery claim: Rookies think Kohli gives bats away!
In a pre-auction revelation, RCB's Devdutt Padikkal claims rookies think Virat Kohli will just toss them his bat like it's a free sample at a supermarket! Listen up, you lot, earn that bat! This isn't a charity; it's cricket! Padikkal, channeling his inner Yuvraj Singh, is ready to smash it this season, but without that bat, you're just an idiot sandwich!
08:25 am on Sunday, 14 December, 2025
RCB's Devdutt Padikkal: No Call, No Worries, Just Runs!
RCB's Devdutt Padikkal: No Call, No Worries, Just Runs!
Hey there! RCB's own Devdutt Padikkal is like, "No call? No biggie!" Even after smashing 721 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, he’s cool as a cucumber about not making the ODI squad against New Zealand. He’s focusing on scoring runs and soaking up wisdom from Dinesh Karthik. Plus, batting with Kohli? That’s like pizza with extra cheese! He’s dreaming of playing with legends and making his mark. How you doin'?
12:05 pm on Monday, 12 January, 2026
Devdutt Padikkal ka cricket mein dhamaka, chaar centuries maar diya!
Devdutt Padikkal ka cricket mein dhamaka, chaar centuries maar diya!
Arre bhai, Devdutt Padikkal toh aag laga raha hai! VHT 2025-26 mein chaar century maar diya, samjha? Tripura ke saath match mein 108 runs banaye, wah! Karnataka ne 332/7 bana diya, ab sab log keh rahe hain, 'Bhaiyya, ODI team mein le lo isko!' 514 runs aur average 102.80, kya baat hai! 13 centuries aur 12 fifties ke saath, selectors ko toh dekhna padega, nahi toh hum log gussa ho jayenge!
10:05 am on Saturday, 3 January, 2026

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