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Setback For RCB! Devdutt Padikkal Ruled Out Of IPL 2025; Mayank Agarwal Named Replacement

Abhinav Tyagi

Devdutt Padikkal - (Source :@ Johns/X.com)Devdutt Padikkal - (Source :@ Johns/X.com)

In a significant development, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have dealt a heavy blow as their star batter Devdutt Padikkal has been ruled out of IPL 2025. Notably, Padikkal will miss the remainder of the season because of a right-hamstring injury and he has been replaced by Mayank Agarwal. 

Mayank Agarwal has been roped in by RCB for 1 crore. Talking about Padikkal, he has had a brilliant season as he scored 247 runs with the help of two half-centuries. 

Big Blow To RCB's Playoff Chances

Padikkal contributed heavily to RCB's success this season as the three-times finalists are placed 2nd on the table with 14 points in 11 matches. Devdutt played several match winning knock and also earned Virat Kohli's praise for his contribution. 

Talking about Mayank Agarwal, the former Punjab Kings captain was part of Sunrisers Hyderabad for the last two seasons. In IPL 2024, Mayank played just 4 matches where he scored 64 runs. Agarwal's fine season with the bat came in IPL 2021 when he scored 441 runs in 12 innings. 

Now RCB will next face Lucknow Super Giants on May 9 where it is to be seen whether the Rajat Patidar-led will bring in Mayank straight into the playing XI or they will see him for a few practice sessions before taking a decision on his inclusion.