Padikkal's RCB Love Story: IPL 2026 is Here to Ignite

Devdutt Padikkal, the left-handed legend, is back for IPL 2026, and his heart still beats for RCB! Missing Chinnaswamy was like a bad rom-com twist, but now he's ready to unleash sixes like a firework show! After a jaw-dropping 309 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, nostalgia and passion collide! Will he reignite the RCB magic? Stay tuned!
Quick rundown
- Devdutt Padikkal has a soft spot for RCB, even when playing for other teams.
- He found it 'weird' to play against his beloved RCB.
- Padikkal scored 247 runs in his third season with RCB, helping break their title drought.
- He couldn't play in front of the Chinnaswamy due to Covid-19 restrictions, which was heartbreaking.
- In the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he was Karnataka's second leading run-getter with 309 runs.