Padikkal is an Indian cricketer, known for his effortless batting abilities. He has played some good cricket playing for RCB and has got instant fame. The left-handed batsman Devdutt plays for Karnataka in domestic cricket and has made some remarkable contributions there. His domestic and IPL performances landed him with the maiden call-up for India for a tour in Sri Lanka. It is not just Devdutt’s cricketing skills, but his breathtaking looks and athletic body also draw him a fair amount of following on his social media handles. On that note let us look at Devdutt Padikkal’s Biography: Age, Height, Family, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Endorsements, Career, and more.
Devdutt Padikkal Overview
| Full name | Devdutt Padikkal |
| Nickname | Dev |
| Profession | Cricketer |
This Karnataka Cricketer is fondly called Dev by teammates and fans. The young batsman has impressed coach Dodda Ganesh and Devdutt reminded him of Clive Llyod. He was called Clive Llyod of junior cricket by South zone coach Ganesh.
Devdutt Padikkal Physical Stats
Very much like the other Indian cricketers, Devdutt is also very particular about his fitness. Devdutt has a muscular athletic body. Many videos uploaded by RCB features Devdutt training hard in the gym. In a video, Devdutt has mentioned that he uses 20kg weights for bicep curls, 100kgs for squats, and his fastest run on the treadmill is 18. Apart from hitting the gym, Devdutt also likes to play football to keep himself fit. Devdutt has an attractive physique, his tall stature makes him look like a model. Devdutt is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs around 77 kg. Being a hardworking sportsperson, Devdutt is regular to his gym and physical training sessions. Moreover, his chest is around 36 inches, his waist is 30 inches, and his biceps are 12 inches.
| Height | in centimeters- 191cm in feet inches- 6’3″ |
| Weight | in Kilograms- 77 kg in Pounds- 170 pounds |
| Body measurements | Chest- 36 inches Waist- 30 inches Biceps- 12 inches |
| Eye color | Dark brown |
| Hair color | Black |
| Tattoos | None |
Devdutt Personal Information
Devdutt Padikkal was born on July 7, 2000, in Edappal, Kerala. Most of his early childhood was spent in Hyderabad. However, when he was 11, his family shifted to Bangalore. He didn’t have a very keen interest in cricket as a kid. And he just played for fun. It was only after he moved to Bangalore, that Devdutt steadily became passionate about cricket. Soon after shifting to Bangalore, Devdutt joined the Karnataka Institute of Cricket. There, he received professional cricket coaching from Mohammad Naseeruddin.
Devdutt Padikkal had attended Army Public School, Bangalore. Later, he shifted to St. Joseph’s Boys School, where he completed his school education. He chose St. Joseph’s because the school support cricketers. Cricketers like Keki Tarapore and Rahul Dravid are famous alumni. Later, he completed his graduation in Commerce from St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore. Devdutt understands all South Indian languages except for Konkani, he said in an interview.
| Birthdate | 7 July 2000 |
| Age (as of Jan 2022) | 21 |
| Birthplace | Edappal, Kerala |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Edappal, Kerala Bangalore (since 2011) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| School | Army Public School, Bangalore St. Joseph’s Boy’s High School, Bangalore |
| College/ University | St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Hobbies | Traveling and watching football |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Favorites
Earlier, Devdutt had mentioned that the Delhi batsman Gautam Gambhir is his favorite batsman. He looked at his videos trying to imitate him as a kid. Although, Dev doesn’t have an idol in particular. He is a huge football buff and loves playing FIFA whenever he gets time. Football is also a part of Dev’s physical training routine. Padikkal is a die-heart Manchester United fan and chooses Ronaldo over Messi. On being asked about which actor would he want to be, Devdutt chose Ryan Gosling and Hrithik Roshan.
| Cricketer | Gautam Gambhir |
| Sport | Football |
| Football Club | Manchester United |
| Actor | Ryan Gosling, Hrithik Roshan |
| Actress | Angelina Jolie |
| Singer | Taio Cruz |
| Films | Bad Boys, Johnny English, The Expendables, and Logan |
Family Details
Devdutt was born on July 7, 2000 to Babunu Kunnath and Ambili Balan Padikkal. His father is a businessman and a huge cricket enthusiast. He had always supported Devdutt to pursue cricket. Dev’s mother Ambili Padikkal is a housewife. His father bought him bats since childhood. Also, Dev’s father watched cricket and Devdutt would sit by his side, developing an interest in cricket. Since Padikkal was always playing with his bat, most of his birthday cakes were cricket-themed, his elder sister informed. This shows how supportive his family was. Padikkal also has an elder sister, who is 4 years older. Her name is Chandni Padikkal and she is a lawyer.
On being asked about whether Devdutt Padikkal has a girlfriend, he had told RCB host Nags that he ‘had not found the one yet.’
| Father’s Name | Babunu Kunnath |
| Father’s Profession | Businessman |
| Mother’s Name | Ambili Balan Padikkal |
| Mother’s Profession | Homemaker |
| Siblings | One elder sister |
| Sister’s Name | Chandni Padikkal |
| Sister’s Profession | Lawyer |
| Girlfriend | Not Known |
Professional Information
Domestic Career
Interestingly, Devdutt used to play the game just for time pass at first. His father had noticed his son’s talent when he was only 3-years-old. He was around 9 when he got serious about the game. At 11 he joined the Karnataka Institute of Cricket. There he was coached by Mohammad Naseeruddin. He was very focused on the game and used to work really hard. Resultantly, he got to play at different age-level cricket tournaments. His performances in Cooch Behar Trophy and Vinoo Mankad were brilliant. As a result, he was selected to play for Bellary Tuskers in the Karnataka Premier League, 2017. His 72 off 53 against Bengaluru Blasters, got him instant fame.
Subsequently, he was selected as a part of the Under-19 Indian Team for a series against SL. He scored 121 runs including a half-century. In Cooch Behar Trophy 2018, he scored a total of 829 runs. He made his first-class debut for Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy in November 2018. The following year, in 2019, he made his List A debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019-20. He was the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 609 runs. He had also played in Deodhar and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophies. Dev was also a part of the U-19 Asia Cup 2018 winning squad.
International Career
In 2021, Devdutt was named as a part of the ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka. However, he didn’t play any ODI. He made his T20I debut on July 28, 2021. Dev had scored 29 runs in his debut match. While in the second match he scored only 9, India lost the T20I series.
IPL Career
It was in 2018 that he was bought by RCB ahead of the 2019 IPL. However, he didn’t play a single match that season. In the following tournament in 2020, Dev had a good season, scoring 3 fifties in the first 4 matches. In addition, he was also the Emerging Player of the Year 2020. He scored 473 runs in his debut season. Later, in 2021, Devdutt scored his maiden IPL ton, scoring a 101*. In Mega Auction 2022, Padikkal was bought by Rajasthan Royals.
| Jersey Number | 19- domestic 37- IPL, international |
| Coach | Mohammad Naseeruddin |
| Role | Opening batsman |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off-break |
| First-Class Debut | 28 November 2018 |
| List A Debut | 26 September 2019 |
| International Debut | T20I: 28 July 2021 vs Sri Lanka |
| Domestic Teams | Karnataka, Bellary Tuskers |
| IPL Teams | Royal Challengers Bangalore (2019-21) Rajasthan Royals (2022- present) |
| Major Teams | India, India A, India U-19, Karnataka, Karnataka U-16, Karanataka U-19 |
| Nature on field | Calm |
| Favorite shot | Flick shot |
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Devdutt Padikkal Net Worth
Since he is at the initial stage of his career, his brand value is gradually growing. Devdutt’s net worth is expected to be around 1 million USD (INR 7.5 crores) in 2022. He is paid a decent match fee in the Karnataka Premier League and other domestic cricket tournaments as well. He plays for Bellary Tuskers in the KPL.
Endorsements
Devdutt has collaborated with SS TON for his bat and kit sponsoring. SS TON is a very popular sports gear manufacturer.
IPL Salary
Recently, Devdutt Padikkal was bought by Rajasthan Royals in IPL Mega Auction 2022, for 7.75 crores INR. The left-handed batsman was not retained by his former franchise, RCB. He had kept a base price of 2 crores, ahead of the auction. So Devdutt’s IPL 2022 Salary will be 7.75 crores INR. Earlier, he was bought by RCB at his base price of 20 lakh and had played for the team at 20 lakhs INR for 3 years.
Some lesser-known facts about Devdutt Padikkal
- He started cricket as a time-pass activity.
- He started playing for Karnataka State Cricket Association [KSCA] U-14.
- Devdutt was the leading run-scorer (609) in 2019-20 Vijay Hazare trophy.
- Devdutt became the first cricketer to score 3 fifties in the first 4 matches of their career.
- In IPL 2020, he was named as Emerging Player of the Year.
- His family shifted to Bangalore in 2011 to sharpen his cricket skills.
- Padikkal was awarded the ‘Best Batsman Award’ by Karnataka State Cricket Association in 2018.
- He has scored an half century in all his First-class, List A, T20, and IPL debuts.
Contact information
| [email protected] | |
| Phone Number | Not in public domain |
| Instagram Account | devpadikkal19 |
| Twitter Handle | devdpd07 |
| Facebook Page | NA |
Frequently asked questions about Devdutt Padikkal
Q. What is the age of Devdutt Padikkal?
Ans: Devdutt is 21 years 8 months old, as of February 2022.
Q. What is the jersey number of Padikkal?
Ans: He dons a number 19 jersey in domestic cricket. whereas, in IPL and T20I he wears a 37 number jersey.
Q. Who is the wife of Devdutt Padikkal?
Ans: He is unmarried.
Q. What is the height of Devdutt Padikkal?
Ans: 6ft 3 inches
Q. Is Devdutt a wicket-keeper?
Ans: No
Q. Is Devdutt Padikkal a Malayali?
Ans: He can understand all South Indian languages including Malayali.
