Devdutt Padikkal will now be playing his first-ever Test match for India and has become 314 Test cap number for India. The left-handed top-order batsman will play an important role for India in the batting order.

India have struggled with the consistency when it comes to batting. Devdutt Padikkal plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. Before the start of the fifth test match, Devdutt Padikkal received his debut cap from Ravi Ashwin. Head Coach Rahul Dravid Hands Special Cap to Ravi Ashwin As Indian Spinner Features in His 100th Test.