Devdutt Padikkal undergoes thumb surgery

Rajasthan Royals and Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal has confirmed that he has undergone a surgical procedure for a left thumb injury. He youngster stated that there that he shall be back in action very soon. The revelation of Padikkal's injury took many by surprise, as the circumstances surrounding the incident remain shrouded in obscurity.

Padikkal conveyed the news through a tweet,"Just a quick update. Sustained a fracture on my left thumb and had to undergo a surgery. The road to recovery begins now and I can’t wait to get back out on the field soon."

Just a quick update. Sustained a fracture on my left thumb and had to undergo a surgery. The road to recovery begins now and I can’t wait to get back out on the field soon👊🏻😤 pic.twitter.com/HXdolH4MmD

— Devdutt Padikkal (@devdpd07) August 2, 2023

Padikkal became the cynosure of attention in the Maharaja Trophy auction:

As one of India's most auspicious cricket prospects, Padikkal's performances have elicited immense admiration from aficionados and pundits alike. His graceful strokeplay and composed demeanor at the crease have established him as an extraordinary player worth keeping an eye on. 

Padikkal recently attained yet another milestone as he emerged as one of the most valuable acquisitions in the much-anticipated Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament. The 23-year-old became the cynosure of attention in the auction hall as Gulbarg Mystics secured his services for INR 13.2 Lakhs, making him the third-costliest purchase in the entire tournament. 

While the setback of the thumb injury may have momentarily impeded his on-field exploits, his words of reassurance have left his fans ardently awaiting his swift resurgence. He was last seen in action for South Zone in the Deodhar Trophy. Padikkal had a quiet tournament as he could manage scores of 17 and 2 in the two ocassions he batted.