Padikkal starred with the bat in India's 1-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka last month.
Akram expressed deep disappointment that the PSL has not produced a single standout batter.
The 1980s trend has taken social media by storm.
According to Badrinath, India are yet to produce a proven player capable of filling the crucial void left by Hardik Pandya.
Yokrshire's Kuldeep Yadav picked 10/120 including 6 wickets in second innings against Essex
Ishan Kishan was the East Zone captain, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the vice-captain.