I see a little misinformation about Devdutt Paddikal that he is hyped because of just 1 IPL, so writing some points from his last year

• Top Scorer of SMAT- 580 run
11 innings, 64 avg, 176 Strike rate
• Top scorer of Vijay Hazare- 610 run
11 innings, 68 avg, 81 Strike rate

• Average Ranji trophy - 649 runs
19 innings, 40 average, 52 strike rate

Played a blockathon of 53* (133) against Saurashtra taking the match to draw after follow on situation

Scored 4th innings 62 vs Bengal in Semifinals at Eden Gardens when everyone else collapsed

Why do I rate him so high?

• Ability to switch as per formats
(See the SR difference)
• KL Rahul type elegance in shots
• Plays anywhere between no. 1-6
• Great game sense - knows when to be the agressive partner and when to be supportive
• Gun fielder
• Decent Spinner

Along with all this, he is left handed too and thus brings great things on the table. Probably that's why the NCA has already started to groom him as an opener where he will get even better with Rahul Dravid Sir.

"He isn't a one season hype, he is once in a long while type".