RCB's Iyer Deal: Padikkal Prepares for No. 3 Showdown

Folks, listen up! RCB just scored big with Venkatesh Iyer—huge talent! KKR held him for a staggering 23.75 crore, but now he’s ours for just 7 crore! Devdutt Padikkal, a true star, is ready for the No. 3 showdown. He’s on fire in domestic cricket, leading the charts! RCB is winning—believe me!

Quick rundown

1.RCB chase a big-ticket return as Iyer swaps teams after KKR's mega bid.

2.Padikkal's hot domestic form boosts his No. 3 hopes despite Iyer joining.

3.Iyer arrive promises a No.3 slot duel with Padikkal in IPL 2026.

4.Hazare Trophy domination shows Padikkal's domestic form spilling into IPL talk.

5.Padikkal's 81 off 95 in the QF underlines Karnataka's big-contribution moments.

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Devdutt Padikkal’s electrifying take on RCB No. 3 spot
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