Blending impact, prolificity and consistency to an incredulous nicety

Padikkal, after a steady start to the domestic season in the Ranji Trophy and 20-over Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, has been in remarkable form in the ongoing 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy; he has already smashed four centuries in five innings on his way to a country-high 640 runs at the conclusion of the league phase