Batsman and substitute wicket keeper whose domestic excellence earned him a spot on India's national team. He earned his first Test century in only his second match.
He started playing first-class cricket with Karnataka in 2010, where he would become their first player to earn a triple century.
His selection to the Test team came after a 2014 Duleep Trophy game where he was awarded Man of the Match despite losing.
He was born to KN and Rajeshwari Lokesh, both university professors.
He and Robin Uthappa have both played as opening batsmen for India.
