When Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli saw opener Devdutt Padikkal in action -- possibly for the first time -- he told head coach Simon Katich the youngster has "some serious talent" and "he's got reach, a great eye, a great balance".<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kohli revealed this after 20-year-old Padikkal hammered a 45-ball 63 that helped RCB seal their third win in four IPL matches. It was Padikkal's third half-century in the four matches this season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I saw him play and told Simon that this guy has got some serious talent because he's got reach, a great eye, a great balance," said Kohli in the post-match presentation ceremony after RCB's eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Saturday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"It's very difficult for the bowlers to continue bowling same lines and lengths against a lefty. The way he bats...very clean shots. You don't feel like he is taking risks," he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On Saturday, Padikkal shared a 99-run stand for the second wicket with Kohli to take the game away from Rajasthan Royals. "I just kept talking to him about building an innings," said Kohli.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"If he can bat longer for the team, it's going to benefit us. Today he carried from 40 to 65 odd which helped the team eventually. He's a smart guy, he understands the game well and he responds to the feedback very well. The more he keeps learning, the better it is for RCB."
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