Devdutt Padikkal is most likely to open with Quinton de Kock for LSG against RR at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday.
Cheteshwar Pujara was considered for the last three Test matches against England but chief selector Ajit Agarkar decided to go with youngster Devdutt Padikkal.
Devdutt Padikkal on Friday revealed the golden word of advice he received from head coach Rahul Dravid after he received his India cap from veteran Ravi Ashwin on Day 1
Devdutt Padikkal on Friday revealed the golden word of advice he received from head coach Rahul Dravid after he received his India cap from veteran R Ashwin on Day 1.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill's splendid hundreds gave India complete control of the fifth Test against England despite a late batting collapse that saw the hosts end day two at 473 for eight.
Youngster Devdutt Padikkal made his Test debut for India on Thursday in the Dharamshala match against England.
Devdutt Padikkal beamed broadly while receiving his India Test cap from Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday
Devdutt Padikkal replaced Rajat Patidar in the Indian team for the 5th Test against England.
Sanjay Bangar believes that Devdutt Padikkal can make his debut during the fifth Test match against England in Dharamsala on Thursday.
Rajat Patidar hasn't managed to hit the ground running since making his Test debut in the series.