Cheteshwar Pujara backs Devdutt Padikkal to bat at No. 3 in India’s Test side, saying Padikkal can do well in the position if he delivers consistently. The discussion comes in the context of team selection, with Pujara pointing to opportunities created by injuries and encouraging the batter to capitalize on them.
Both outlets also highlight Pujara’s view that India should not overlook Sai Sudharsan. The injury that opens a place for Padikkal is described as also relevant to Sudharsan’s potential return, and Pujara argues that Sudharsan should be accommodated in the Test plans when fit. Times of India adds that Pujara draws on his own experience from the Sinhalese Sports Club in 2015 while stressing the importance of steady performances, and it notes his belief that Padikkal should be tested against strong opponents to secure the spot.
