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.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/england-in-india/devdutt-padikkal-overcomes-health-struggles-to-make-test-debut-for-india/articleshow/108292696.cms