Devdutt Padikkal Credits Dinesh Karthik and Andy Flower for RCB T20 Transformation
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Devdutt Padikkal has credited former RCB staff members Dinesh Karthik and Andy Flower for helping him successfully transition his game to meet the demands of T20 cricket. Padikkal, who has been in sensational form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, acknowledged that his classical batting style, rooted in a desire to play Test cricket, required significant adjustments for the fast-paced IPL format.
Padikkal highlighted that the mentorship received at RCB was crucial in maximizing his potential in the shortest format, particularly in understanding how to approach the middle overs (7-14) after being accustomed to playing primarily in the powerplay. This tactical evolution has allowed the left-hander to find a natural tempo in 50-over cricket, enabling him to anchor innings while maintaining the ability to apply pressure on bowlers, a skill set honed during his time with the Bengaluru franchise.
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“To be honest, all the credit for that goes to DK (Dinesh Karthik) and Andy (Flower) at RCB. To be honest, the way they helped me through that phase and helped me understand how I can maximise my game in the T20 format helped me a lot in terms of understanding what I needed to do.”
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#1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8661 runs | ||
| #2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1806 runs | ||
#3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1756 runs | ||
| #4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1468 runs | ||
| #5 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1111 runs |
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“To be honest, all the credit for that goes to DK (Dinesh Karthik) and Andy (Flower) at RCB. To be honest, the way they helped me through that phase and helped me understand how I can maximise my game in the T20 format helped me a lot in terms of understanding what I needed to do.”
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