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England tour of India 2024

<p>Devdutt Padikkal shone with the bat on his India debut in Dharamsala, hitting an impressive 65 in his very first Test innings against England in Dharamsala.</p>

India's batting sensation Devdutt Padikkal (left) and head coach Rahul Dravid in this frame. (Getty)

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Devdutt Padikkal reveals Dravid's nerve-soothing pep-talk on debut, leading to maiden fifty in 5th Test, says 'Rahul sir mentioned to me...'

<p>The pitch conditions and the cold weather, which has made the English players feel at home, were the main topics of discussion leading up to the game.</p>

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Devdutt Padikkal reveals Dravid's nerve-soothing pep-talk on debut, leading to maiden fifty in 5th Test, says 'Rahul sir mentioned to me...'

IND vs ENG: Another debutant for India as 23-year-old receives maiden Test cap, Ben Stokes elects to bat; check playing XIs here

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Devdutt Padikkal reveals Dravid's nerve-soothing pep-talk on debut, leading to maiden fifty in 5th Test, says 'Rahul sir mentioned to me...'

IND vs ENG: Another debutant for India as 23-year-old receives maiden Test cap, Ben Stokes elects to bat; check playing XIs here

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