BGT 2024-25: After joining the Indian team, Padikkal said, 'Amazing'

By Sandy Verma On Nov 22, 2024

Perth�पर्थ: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that left-handed batsman Devdutt Padikkal has been included in the Indian squad ahead of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The 24-year-old, who has impressed with his consistent performances in domestic and A-level cricket, expressed his delight at the opportunity to represent the national team in one of the most tightly contested series in Test cricket. He displayed his flair and skill during India A's recent series against Australia A, scoring 36, 88, 26 and 1 in the matches. His ability to handle pressure situations and cope with both pace and spin will be crucial on the bouncy Optus Stadium pitch in Perth, where the first Test is set to begin on Friday.

BCCI released a video on social media on Thursday, showing Padikkal joining the Indian team and sharing his thoughts on the occasion. “Devdutt Padikkal has joined the Team India squad. “The left-handed batsman shared his experience and excitement of training with the group ahead of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy,” the caption reads.

Speaking in the video, Padikkal expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of the Indian team. “To be honest, it feels quite surreal. The intensity during the practice sessions is incredibly high – you can feel the challenge and feel that everyone is ready and eager for the big series ahead. Indian Team Training with India always feels intense like a real match, and it's a pleasure to be a part of it,” Padikkal said in a video posted by BCCI on Twitter. “When I come here for an 8-hour stint. came for, So there was a hope in my mind that I could perform well enough to stay for a long time. I'm thrilled to have got this opportunity now, and I hope I make the most of it.” In first-class cricket, Padikkal has scored 2,677 runs in 40 matches, including six centuries and 17 fifties, making up for the lack of top-order batting. Has become a strong candidate for.