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India A captain Devdutt Padikkal eyes new opportunity to hone his skills
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:48 AM
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India A skipper Devdutt Padikkal said the upcoming series offers a fresh chance to sharpen his game.
Devdutt Padikkal, appointed captain of the India A side, said the forthcoming fixtures provide a valuable platform to refine his batting technique.
He added that leading the team brings added responsibility and drives him to set higher standards for himself and his teammates.
Padikkal highlighted that the matches will test his adaptability against varied bowling attacks, an essential step in his preparation for senior national selection.
The India A squad is scheduled to play a series of games in the coming weeks, and he expects the team to perform cohesively while each player focuses on individual improvement.
He added that leading the team brings added responsibility and drives him to set higher standards for himself and his teammates.
Padikkal highlighted that the matches will test his adaptability against varied bowling attacks, an essential step in his preparation for senior national selection.
The India A squad is scheduled to play a series of games in the coming weeks, and he expects the team to perform cohesively while each player focuses on individual improvement.