IND vs ENG: Team India is in a very strong position in the fifth test match between India and England. By the end of the second day’s play, the Indian team had scored 473 runs after losing 8 wickets. Team India also has a lead of 255 runs. In this match, Indian batsmen performed strongly and the top 5 batsmen of Team India scored 50+. During this time, Devdutt Padikkal made his Test debut for India. He played a brilliant innings on his debut match itself and impressed everyone with his batting. After the match, he made a big revelation and told when he came to know that he was getting a chance to debut.
What did Padikkal say after the match?
Devdutt Padikkal played an inning of 65 runs in 103 balls on his debut match for India. When asked about his debut after this match, he said that he just wanted to be ready, he got a message the previous day that there was a possibility that he could play. Such opportunities are rare and he was ready for this challenge. He said he was a little nervous going out on the field, but he wanted to make sure he used that energy in the right way.
Padikkal further said that when I came out to bat, it was a bit challenging in the beginning. But I wanted to keep my head down and build a partnership with Sarfaraz. It’s a special feeling to get your first Test cap. There is something special about living that dream, no matter the circumstances. Initially I was a little confused about how to proceed while batting, but once I got my sights set on it, it became quite easy for me. Apart from Pidakkal, Shubman Gill also batted brilliantly in this match. He also said many things about his century.
Shubman Gill said this
After scoring a century against England, Shubman Gill, while talking about his father, said that it was the first time for me that he was watching me playing in an international match. He wanted me to take part in Test cricket and I hope he will be proud of my effort today. Talking about the six hit against Anderson, he said that I felt that the ball was not doing much at that time and instinctively I wanted to go on top and put some pressure on him.
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