Devdutt Padikkal makes his debut as captain for Karnataka of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) officially announced the replacement of Mayank Agarwal on Monday.
Karnataka has bolstered their lineup for the upcoming crucial clash against Punjab with the return of veteran wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul.
Amit Verma, while talking to Deccan Herald, stated, “We feel that Mayank (Agarwal) gets very involved with the team, and we believe that the responsibility of captaincy is taking a toll on his batting.”
He further stated, “He is in a good place and is playing reasonably well. We expect a lot from him since he is a big-match player who scores big runs, which is not happening now. This decision was about relieving him of captaincy pressure, as he is very crucial for us at the top of the order.”
Talking about Padikkal’s promotion, Verma confirmed, “We wanted to put a little more responsibility on Devdutt (Padikkal). It will be good for his growth. If we put that extra pressure and responsibility on him, it might help him develop as a captain. It could eventually help him when he plays in Indian whites as well.”
