India, Jan. 7 -- Devdutt Padikkal is enjoying a monster season in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. In six games, he has notched four centuries and most recently a 91, guiding Karnataka to six wins from their first six matches. Despite his incredible scoring streak, Padikkal didn't quite crack the squad for India's upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, made to wait his turn despite his sensational List A numbers.

Most players might have crumbled after that kind of disappointment, but Padikkal kept his purple patch flowing with 91 against Rajasthan in Karnataka's 150-run win. Reflecting on his non-selection in an interview with Indian Express, Padikkal was level-headed in his response, understanding the dynamics of the selection choices.

"I wo...