Youngster Devdutt Padikkal made his Test debut for India on Thursday within the Dharamshala match towards England. The southpaw acquired his Test cap from Ravichandran Ashwin, who made a centesimal look within the format. Heaping praises on Padikkal, Ashwin suggested the younger batter to protect and cherish the second and specific himself on the bottom. It is value noting that left-handed batter Padikkal was included in India’s taking part in XI as Rajat Patidar missed the ultimate Test match towards England attributable to damage.

“As a very young kid who came on, burst onto the scene, captivated the imagination of a lot of people through T20 cricket, came up through the ranks as the star-studded boy from his state. He went through something that a youngster will also always find hard to go to,” stated Ashwin praising Padikkal.

The teenager needed to undergo loads attributable to a COVID-19 an infection and a stomach-related well being complication. From 2021 to early 2023, he saved struggling to remain match.

“Physical trauma literally was found hanging in balance whether he would play cricket. Life has been very kind, he has fought through it. Maybe that’s what makes you a much more harder individual and a harder cricketer to go through life,” stated Ashwin.

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An important day to make your Test debut!

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“Today, he is standing amongst us, going to make his debut in this wonderful setting along with my 100th Test. But Dev, remember one thing, Karnataka has produced a lot of wonderful international cricketers, the man is standing opposite to you, but mind you, that’s not your burden to carry. Today is your day. Guard it, cherish it, and express yourself,” he added.