Padikkal overcomes health struggles to make Test debut

Devdutt Padikkal, who received his India Test cap from Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday, faced significant challenges since his debut in 2021. He battled with COVID-19 and persistent stomach-related health issues, including weight loss and a constant stomach bug. Despite these setbacks, Padikkal's determination and resilience remained unwavering, as noted by Irfan Sait, founder of the Karnataka Institute of Cricket.