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Padikkal, who scored his maiden IPL century, put up an unbeaten 181-run opening stand with Kohli to help RCB outclass Royals by 10 wickets.
Chahar's best IPL performance 4-1-13-4 against Punjab Kings included 18 dot balls and also earned rich praise from national head coach Ravi Shastri.
The Indian head coach said a kick on the backside to reignite the pride in the system made a lot of difference in the last three Tests.
Pant, in an innings that was just the right mix of caution and aggression, notched up 101 off just 118 balls, playing a crucial role in India winning the final Test by an innings and 25 runs.
The Indian head coach thanked the staff at the Apollo Hospital, Ahmedabad, for their co-operation and support.
The left-arm chinaman bowler did not get to feature in the playing eleven despite India going in with three spinners at Chepauk.
"I think I will accept the challenge just like our coach Ravi sir did during his playing days," says the Indian all-rounder.
The stand-in captain, along with coach Ravi Shastri and some other members of the team, returned to the country on Thursday after India's epic triumph in Australia.
"To be rolled over for 36 and three days later to get up and be ready to punch back was outstanding," said the Indian head coach.
Left-arm spin bowling needs a phenomenon like Shane Warne for its resurrection.
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