Hello Rick,
Sir, I've successfully tested LAUNCHXL28069 which worked well. I tried with the procedure you described watching DRV_Ctrl register 0x2 which showed 0x0000. Also regarding the EN_GATE, i refered the datasheet which reads
I also tried capturing the SDI = CH_2 waveform
,SDO = shows no output (always remains HIGH) , SCS = CH_1 waveform
SCK shows up in CH_2; SCS in CH_1 
I had some problems with DRV8301 earlier which lead me to replace the IC ,so i've soldered a new one, can you please tell me regarding the chances of DRV8301 IC getting damaged?
and how can i ensure that?