Devdutt Padikkal Talks Race for No.3 Spot with Sai Sudharsan

Devdutt Padikkal, the left‑handed opener who has been a regular feature in India’s limited‑overs squads, addressed the growing competition for the No.3 position with fellow batter Sai Sudharsan. In a recent media interaction, Padikkal acknowledged Sudharsan’s recent performances and noted that the two are pushing each other to raise standards.

He emphasized that healthy rivalry benefits the team, adding that selectors will reward consistency and the ability to adapt to different match situations. Padikkal also highlighted his own focus on building innings and contributing to the middle order when required.

The comments come as the national side prepares for a series of bilateral fixtures, where the batting order may be tweaked based on form and opposition analysis. Both players are expected to be in contention for the role as the team looks to solidify its middle order ahead of major tournaments.