Padikkal faces tough competition for RCB's number three spot

Star player Devdutt Padikkal is feeling the heat at number three for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026! With Venkatesh Iyer joining the team for ₹7 crore, the competition is on! Padikkal shined last season, but now he faces a tough choice. Can he keep his spot against Iyer's impressive track record? It's a nail-biter for RCB fans!

Quick rundown

1.Devdutt Padikkal shines at number three for RCB.

2.Venkatesh Iyer joins RCB for ₹7 crore in IPL 2026.

3.RCB faces a tough decision for the number three spot.

4.Padikkal's domestic form is nothing short of spectacular.

5.RCB's selection conundrum highlights IPL's competitive nature.

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