Although people back in Karnataka knew the player Devdutt Padikkal was, it is only after the youngster’s solid start to his IPL career that the entire nation has taken note of him. With Devdutt already showcasing his abilities, eyes would linger around the Bengaluru-cricketer for the rest of his career.
The rise of Devdutt Padikkal
Born in Edappal, Kerala, Devdutt did the major part of his schooling in Hyderabad before his parents decided that Bengaluru would be the ideal atmosphere to develop the cricketer in him. Enrolling to the famous KIOC institute, Devdutt rose through the ranks thanks to his exceptional talent.
Although he did play for Indian U19, the opportunity to represent the country in the World Cup never came by. Nevertheless, Devdutt chose the domestic circuit to announce his arrival. In the previous season, he made runs everywhere and almost against every opposition, eventually landing himself in the spotlight very quickly.
A solid start, on and off the pitch
Devdutt Padikkal began his IPL career on a high, with a well-made fifty in his first game. Although he crumbled under pressure in the second encounter, Devdutt made amends with yet another fifty in the third game.
While his cricketing skills are gradually hitting the peak, the tall left-hander is making moves off the pitch too. A quick glance at the comment section of Devdutt’s recent social media posts will get you a clearer picture:
Hello hotness ??
— ❥ // RCB (@parthusbae) September 30, 2020
Ohhh handsome ❤❤
— Prableen Kaur (@Prablee48656010) September 30, 2020
Such a cutie ??
— lulu | riks's day (@porajackga) September 30, 2020
MERE HO MERE TUM KEHDO NAA KEHDO NAA YOU ARE MY SONEYAA
— Shivanshi Dixit (@ShivanshiDixit) September 30, 2020
also nanna ninnanu preeti suttene @devdpd07
— Shivanshi Dixit (@ShivanshiDixit) September 30, 2020
Oh my god i m dead??????
— V? (@saarikisaarii) September 30, 2020
National Crushh?
Can i get a reply please ????— V? (@saarikisaarii) September 30, 2020
?? He is hot + cute ?? mera pyar badhta hi ja rha h iske liye
— Awantika (@awantika44) September 30, 2020
Dev u beauty will u marry me❣️❣️
— Ruhaani Kaushal (@RuhaaniK) September 28, 2020
HOW ARE YOU SO PERFECT? ?♥️
— ✨ (@btsecstatic) September 29, 2020
You so fuckin' precious when you smile ??
— Aastha ? (@obsessedme__) September 29, 2020
Further, check the comments on Padikkal’s recent posts on Instagram. The buzz is even stronger there. Here are the links to his posts:
Well, Devdutt is quickly accumulating followers for his good looks. That’s a given, and comparisons with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul can now safely resume.
