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Devdutt Padikkal reveals discipline, technical changes helped him overcome lean patch resulting from health complications

FirstCricket Staff • March 8, 2024, 19:53:50 IST
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Padikkal, who got his Test career off to a sparkling start on Friday with a knock of 65 on debut, had been going through a decline in the last two years after contracting COVID-19 and also suffering from a stomach illness.

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Devdutt Padikkal reveals discipline, technical changes helped him overcome lean patch resulting from health complications
India debutant Devdutt Padikkal bats on Day 2 of the fifth Test against England in Dharamsala. AP

Devdutt Padikkal got his Test career off to a superb start on Friday with a sparkling half-century on Day 2 of the fifth Test against England in Dharamsala, becoming the latest Indian to shine on debut in the ongoing series.

After the day’s play however, the left-handed batter revealed his struggles with health issues over the past two years, arising from contracting COVID-19 and also suffering from a stomach illness. Padikkal also highlighted how the lean patch that was the result of his health complications made him hungrier than ever for runs.

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After making his India debut in 2021 during a T20 against Sri Lanka, Devdutt’s career graph did not go up as expected due to a COVID-19 infection and a stomach-related health complication.

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He overcame that challenge to pile a mountain of runs in domestic cricket and was the leading run-getter for Karnataka in the latest Ranji Trophy with 556 runs. A hundred against England Lions also helped him seal a maiden berth in India’s Test squad.

On Friday, he made a classy 65, including 10 fours and a six. His play on the off-side oozed elegance associated with left-handers.

“I have always believed that discipline is key to success in anything that you do. Whether your practice or day-to-day habits or food. I have tried to be disciplined and that was my main goal.

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“During sickness, I couldn’t do much but I still wanted to make sure I am not lagging behind in other areas and I continued to work on myself whether mentally or any other small thing,” Padikkal said after close of play.

Read | Rohit and Gill’s tons, Padikkal’s confident debut and other talking points from Day 2

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The love for the game got stronger when he returned to full fitness and of late, Padikkal has also made technical changes.

“Technically I made a couple of small changes but mentally yes, I made the changes. I wanted to ensure that I enjoy the game a lot more because the last couple of years I couldn’t play that often and missing on games made me realise how much I missed the sport.”

An ankle injury to Rajat Patidar on the eve of the game led to Padikkal making his debut. The southpaw knew he could play the night before but was naturally nervous.

“Regardless of when you get to know, there is always going to be nervousness around. That was still there. I got a message saying the previous night saying that I could be playing.

“I was nervous, it was a tough night’s sleep but it is something you also enjoy at the same time. You live for those days,” said Padikkal.

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Among his 10 fours, which one was his favourite?

“Every boundary is enjoyable but the first boundary, off the edge, was most enjoyable because those were my first runs in Test cricket (laughs).”

He also had fun while batting alongside Sarfaraz Khan who scored a brisk half-century on day two.

“It’s always fun to bat with Sarfaraz Khan. He is a great character to have around. It was just some light stuff and nothing too serious. We weren’t really discussing the game a lot, we just wanted to make sure we make each other comfortable at the ground.”

India have gained a massive 255-run lead in the fifth Test but Padikkal said the team is not looking at the possibility of a three-day Test.

“We haven’t discussed and aren’t looking so far ahead. We still have two wickets in hand, there is a good partnership going on. So hopefully we can continue to bat and keep getting those runs and lead bigger.”

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India ended day two at 473 for eight after centuries from Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.

With PTI inputs

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