RR had Jaiswal so there was not much need for Padikkal. He lost his form from last year. He should go to any team except KKR where there are too many left-handers already.
It’s about backing. HaaRCB trusted him with a role, and he did it very nicely for them. Here at RR he first came at 3, then moved to opening, then again at 3, one game at 5, then to 4.
Everybody other than him were backed properly in Rajasthan which is why they played the finals today