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  Devdutt Padikkal creates history, becomes first to achieve major record in Vijay Hazare Trophy

  Cricket | January 12, 2026 20:19 IST

  Devdutt Padikkal has registered another huge record in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 during Karnataka's quarterfinal clash against Mumbai. Padikkal scored an unbeaten 81 as the defending champions defeated Mumbai by 54 runs (VJD method).

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  Devdutt Padikkal creates history, becomes first player to achieve major Vijay Hazare Trophy record

  Cricket | January 06, 2026 19:55 IST

  Devdutt Padikkal has been in insane form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 as he has slammed five fifty-plus scores in six innings. Padikkal has created history in the tournament after completing 600 runs in the ongoing season.

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  Gaikwad sends message to BCCI with hundred in Vijay Hazare Trophy, Padikkal, Sarfaraz knock doors

  Cricket | December 31, 2025 17:41 IST

  Ruturaj Gaikwad has sent a strong message to the BCCI with his hundred in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, while Devdutt Padikkal continued his Midas touch with yet another hundred in the tournament. Sarfaraz Khan also hit a ton in the VHT.

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  Devdutt Padikkal likely to pip Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan for middle-order role in WI Tests: Report

  Cricket | September 23, 2025 10:40 IST

  Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal, who last played for India in Tests in Australia in November last year, is in line for a recall for the upcoming home series against the West Indies next month. India's squad for the two-match series in Ahmedabad and Delhi is likely to be announced on September 24.

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  Dhruv Jurel restores India's momentum, Shreyas Iyer failed to deliver for India A vs Australia A

  Cricket | September 18, 2025 21:03 IST

  Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 113 rescued India A after early wickets, including skipper Shreyas Iyer for just 8, on a rain-hit day against Australia A. Partnering with Devdutt Padikkal (86*), Jurel led a strong fightback as the match heads towards a draw.

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  RCB star tops bidding at Maharaja Trophy 2025 auction, check full squads

  Cricket | July 15, 2025 20:46 IST

  Devdutt Padikkal was the top pick at the Maharaja Trophy 2025 auction, bought by Hubli Tigers for ₹13.20 lakh. Abhinav Manohar and Manish Pandey followed with ₹12.20 lakh bids. They will represent Hubli Tigers and Mysuru Warriors, respectively.

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  Devdutt Padikkal ruled out of IPL 2025 as RCB suffer blow, franchise names replacement

  Cricket | May 07, 2025 21:29 IST

  Devdutt Padikkal has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League due to a hamstring injury. Padikkal made some crucial contributions for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian cash-rich league. RCB have named a replacement for Padikkal.

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  Devdutt Padikkal achieves major IPL milestone with quickfire knock against RR

  Cricket | April 13, 2025 21:24 IST

  Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Devdutt achieved a brilliant IPL milestone after his unbeaten knock of 40 runs in the first innings against Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025.

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  Vijay Hazare Trophy: Karnataka storm into the final for fifth time, beat defending champions Haryana

  Cricket | January 16, 2025 8:15 IST

  Vijay Hazare Trophy: Karnataka sealed their final berth with a win over defending champions Haryana in the first semifinal. They chased down 238 runs on a tough surface at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. This will be their fifth final in VHT having won the previous four summit clashes.

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  Padikkal, Arshin shine as Maharashtra, Karnataka advance to Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 semi-finals

  Cricket | January 11, 2025 19:30 IST

  The young batting all-rounder Arshin Kulkarni smashed a brilliant century on his List A debut to help Maharashtra beat in-form Punjab by 70 runs in the quarter-final round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 on Saturday.

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  Padikkal, Labuschagne combine to create all-time record after struggling knocks in Perth Test

  Cricket | November 22, 2024 17:57 IST

  Devdutt Padikkal and Marnus Labuschagne had a difficult time at the crease in the first innings of the opening Test in the Border-Gavaskar trophy. The two batters have combined to create an all-time unwanted record following their struggling knocks.

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  BCCI adds young batter into squad for Perth Test as India sweat on Shubman Gill's fitness

  Cricket | November 21, 2024 15:56 IST

  Indian management is missing out on two top-order batters Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill for the opening Test match in Australia starting on November 22 in Perth. Devdutt Padikkal has been added to India's squad for the BGT opener to provide some stability at the top of the order.

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  Devdutt Padikkal to remain in Australia as India sweat over Gill's fitness for Perth Test | Report

  Cricket | November 17, 2024 16:18 IST

  The Indian management is sweating on various injuries ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 opener in Perth. Shubman Gill is expected to miss the first Test due to a thumb fracture and captain Rohit Sharma is yet to join the camp.

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  WATCH: Brendan Doggett blows away India A with 6-wicket haul as Gaikwad and Co get shot out for 107

  Cricket | October 31, 2024 13:29 IST

  Devdutt Padikkal was the highest scorer for India A with 36 runs as the visitors were folded cheaply by Australia A for just 107 riding on Brendan Doggett's six-wicket haul. Test hopefuls Abhimanyu Easwaran and Nitish Kumar Reddy too didn't make a mark in Mackay on Thursday morning.

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  Duleep Trophy 2024 2nd round Day 2: Openers help India A extend lead past 200 after pacers shine

  Cricket | September 13, 2024 17:10 IST

  Fast bowlers Khaleel Ahmed and Aaqib Khan took three wickets each to bowl out India D team to 183 and then openers Mayank Agarwal and Pratham Singh registered brilliant half-centuries to put India A in a dominant position at the end of Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy 2nd round fixtures.

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  IND vs ENG: India's top five batters record fifties to match rare milestone after 14 years

  Cricket | March 09, 2024 1:07 IST

  Rohit Sharam and Shubman Gill converted their fifties into brilliant hundreds and then Sarfaraz Khan and uncapped Devdutt Padikkal smashed quick fifties to help India go past 400 in their first innings against England in Dharamsala on Friday.

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  India hand Test debut cap to Devdutt Padikkal, England bat first in Test series finale

  Cricket | March 07, 2024 9:38 IST

  India are at the top of the points table with five wins and two losses. They have aggregated 62 points and have a PCT (Points Percentage System) of 64.58. England, on the other hand, are eighth with just 21 points.

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  5th debutant for India in England Tests? Doubt over Rahul's availability may open door for youngster

  Cricket | February 28, 2024 16:34 IST

  Team India could well hand another debut for in the ongoing five-match Test series against England, with four caps being given so far already. KL Rahul, who has travelled to London for further consultation, still remains doubtful for the series finale in Dharamsala.

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  India's predicted playing XI for 4th Test against England; Devdutt Padikkal to debut?

  Cricket | February 21, 2024 22:09 IST

  Indian cricket team will be without rested Japrit Bumrah for the fourth Test match against England in Ranchi starting on February 23. The management is likely to consider making one or two changes to their playing eleven with a 2-1 lead in the series.

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  Padikkal over Sarfaraz? Ex-Australian spinner explains why India could prefer Karnataka opener

  Cricket | February 14, 2024 20:45 IST

  Team India is likely to make as many as four changes to their line-up for the third Test against England. But who makes the final XI between Devdutt Padikkal and Sarfaraz Khan is the big question after the former was called up to the squad as KL Rahul's replacement.