Devdutt Padikkal hits fifty on Test debut against England

Padikkal is the 25th player from Karnataka to play Test cricket.

Devdutt Padikkal shone on his Test debut with a blazing fifty on Day 2 of the fifth Test against England in Dharamsala on Friday.

The 23-year-old batter from Karnataka showcased an aggressive brand of cricket that left spectators and commentators alike in awe. 

In a series that had already seen four debutants, the southpaw-old became the fifth newcomer after Rajat Patidar was ruled out on the opening morning of the match.

Padikkal had became the 25th player from Karnataka to play Test cricket.