Devdutt Padikkal can join the team’s bio-bubble directly without undergoing another quarantine, as revealed by head coach Simon Katich. That would mean that the left-hander will be available for the team’s first game against the Mumbai Indians (MI) on April 9.
However, like all the other players taking part in the tournament, he will have to undergo regular tests.
Devdutt Padikkal’s rich vein of form
Devdutt Padikkal was brilliant for RCB in his maiden IPL season in 2020. He played a massive role in helping the team reach the playoffs after missing out thrice in a row before that.
The 20-year-old mustered 473 runs in 15 matches in IPL 2020, at an average of 31.53 and a strike rate of 124.80.
He carried the good form into the domestic season this year and excelled in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21 and the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2020-21.
In the 20-over tournament, he accrued 218 runs in 6 games at an average of 43.60 and a strike rate of 134.56. He took his game to another level in the 50-over tournament, scoring 737 runs in 7 matches at an average of 147.40.
Royal Challengers Bangalore will be hopeful that Devdutt Padikkal carries his form into IPL 2021 and provide them with good starts at the top of the order.
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