Experts Recommend Devdutt Padikkal Retain India’s Number Three Spot Amid Sai Sudharsan’s Injury
Devdutt Padikkal impressed with a century against Sri Lanka in India's ongoing Test series, prompting former cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Kris Srikkanth to suggest he retain the number three batting position even after B Sai Sudharsan recovers from injury. Sudharsan, India's regular number three, has shown promise but missed the series due to injury. Both experts praised Padikkal's technique and adaptability, highlighting the challenge Sudharsan faces in reclaiming his spot.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 15 Aug, 04:04 pm. Other outlets followed.