Devdutt Padikkal made his test debut against England in Dharamsala, Ashwin handed over the cap

The fifth Test (IND vs ENG) is being played between India and England in Dharamshala. In such a situation, Devdutt Padikkal has made his Test debut in this match.

Bowler Ravichandran Ashwin gave the debut cap to Padikkal. Earlier, in the fourth test, young bowler Akash Deep also made his test debut. In such a situation, now Devdutt Padikkal has also made his test debut. Let us tell you that Devdutt has already debuted in T20 International.

Devdutt Padikkal made his debut in Dharamsala test
Let us tell you that the left-handed batsman made his international debut for Team India in T20 format in July 2021 against Sri Lanka. Although he has played only 2 T20 International matches. Devdutt has got a chance in place of Rajat Patidar in the test. Patidar got injured during training before the Dharamshala Test. Due to which Devdutt got a chance to debut in his place.

Many Indian players made test debut
Let us tell you that many Indian players made their Test debut in the ongoing five-match Test series with England. In the second test held in Visakhapatnam, Rajat Patidar was the first to sink in the test. After this, in the third test match, two players Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel were handed the debut cap. After this, fast bowler Akashdeep got the debut cap in the fourth Test.

Devdutt Padikkal’s first class career
Devdutt Padikkal plays first class cricket for Madhya Pradesh. In which he has played 58 first class matches so far. While batting in 99 innings, he has scored 4063 runs at an average of 43.68. Which includes 12 centuries and 22 half-centuries. During this period, Devdutt’s highest score is 196.

Team India leads 3-1
The Indian team has a 3-1 lead in the ongoing five-match Test series between India and England. The first test was won by England. After which Team India has won three tests back to back. In such a situation, India has now entered the field to win the fifth test.