Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opener Devdutt Padikkal, who scored his maiden IPL century in the 10-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Wankhede Stadium  on Thursday, said that he was happy to contribute, considering he had recovered from COVID-19 not too long ago.

Padikkal, 20, had tested positive for the virus on March 22 and was in quarantine at his home in Bangalore. On April 7, he tested negative and only then was he able to join the RCB camp. In his first two IPL-14 matches, Padikkal scored just 11 and 25 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (on April 14) and Kolkata Knight Riders (on April 18) respectively.