India, Jan. 12 -- Devdutt Padikkal has been in outstanding form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, consistently scoring runs and playing a central role in Karnataka's campaign. The left-hander has amassed 721 runs from eight innings, a tally that has powered his side into the semi-finals. His run spree includes four centuries and two half-centuries, making him the tournament's leading run-scorer so far. Padikkal's ability to deliver big scores match after match has stood out in a competitive field. If he maintains this level of consistency, it will be difficult for the selectors to overlook him as plans begin to take shape for the 2027 ODI World Cup, especially once the focus shifts beyond the upcoming T20 showpiece in the months ahead....