Now in the national spotlight as India consolidates its squad for Sri Lanka with Bumrah/Jadeja in the mix, Padikkal remains a top-order option for Karnataka and RCB in IPL.
The BCCI has named uncapped fast bowler Auqib Nabi as Bumrah’s replacement for India’s tour of Sri Lanka after Bumrah withdrew with knee discomfort. Nabi, from Jammu and Kashmir, earns his first senior call-up, while Sai Sudharsan’s participation remains subject to fitness clearance. The series starts in Galle on Aug. 15.