Devdutt Padikkal becomes first 21st-century-born cricketer to play for India
Updated On: 29 July, 2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Devdutt Padikkal, who was born in 2000, turned 21 on July 7
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Devdutt Padikkal plays a shot during the second international Twenty20 cricket match between Sri Lanka and India. Pic/ AFP
Devdutt Padikkal, who became the first player born in the 21st century to play international men`s cricket for India, scored 29 off 23 balls on his debut in the second T20I against Sri Lanka here on Wednesday.
The left-handed opener, who hit a six and a four, was drafted into the playing XI after eight players were put in isolation for coming in close contact with Covid-hit Krunal Pandya.
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