R Ashwin Cheers for Padikkal's Test Team Number 3 Spot

R Ashwin is waving his pom-poms for Devdutt Padikkal, urging him to snatch the number 3 slot in India's Test team after his dazzling IPL and domestic performances. With an eye-popping average of 90.62 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and a massive 232 in the Ranji semifinals, Padikkal is the talk of the town, but he’s got fierce competition from Sai Sudharsan, the IPL's Orange Cap holder!

Quick rundown

1.R Ashwin is rooting for Padikkal to be India's Test number 3.

2.Padikkal scored a whopping 232 in the Ranji Trophy semifinals.

3.Ashwin credits Dinesh Karthik for Padikkal's improved technique.

4.Sai Sudharsan's IPL success has put him ahead of Padikkal in selection.

5.Padikkal is on a run-scoring spree in the 2026 IPL season.

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