Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Harsha Bhogle Praises Devdutt Padikkal’s Intent and Temperament
Devdutt Padikkal received special praise from Harsha Bhogle.
Kotak also said Padikkal batted with good intent and temperament.
The coach or team representative said Padikkal looked good while batting.
Padikkal had been waiting for his chance to play.
Kotak said he had prepared well for that chance.
Padikkal has done well while batting at number three.
Sai Sudharsan had also played well before, although he did not score hundreds.
Both players can bat near the top of the order and could open against the new ball.
Devdutt Padikkal was praised for his intent, temperament and batting pace.
Kotak said Padikkal had prepared well while waiting for his opportunity.
Padikkal has performed well batting at number three, according to Kotak.
Sai Sudharsan was also described as having previously performed well, despite not scoring centuries.
Kotak said Padikkal and Sudharsan are top-order batters who can open against the new ball.
- Who
- Devdutt Padikkal was praised by Harsha Bhogle, while Kotak assessed Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan.
- What
- Padikkal was praised for his intent, temperament and batting pace after performing well at number three.
- Why
- Kotak said Padikkal had been waiting for his opportunity and had prepared well for it.
- Praised player
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Praise from
- Harsha Bhogle
- Assessment attributed to
- Kotak
- Batting position
- Number three
- Other batter mentioned
- Sai Sudharsan
- Potential role
- Padikkal and Sudharsan can open against the new ball