'At what time in the night, he made this claim?': Butt tears down Hogg's suggestion of replacing Pujara with youngster
3 years, 5 months ago

'At what time in the night, he made this claim?': Butt tears down Hogg's suggestion of replacing Pujara with youngster

Hindustan Times  

The ever-green debate on India Test mainstay Cheteshwar Puraja's strike rate continues to rage on. This time, it is sparked by former Australia leg-spinner Brad Hogg, who believes that youngster Prithvi Shaw can be Pujara's replacement at the No.3 spot. Salman Butt tears down Brad Hogg's suggestion to replace Cheteshwar Pujara with Indian youngster. Cheteshwar Pujara and Prithvi Shaw have styles that are entirely opposite," Butt said on his YouTube channel "One is an outright stroke player while the other is an outstanding defender, especially against the new ball. Southpaw Butt further added that while Shaw might be an "outstanding talent" but India already have someone to play long innings in Tests.

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Pujara spots team India's biggest concern ahead of Boxing Day Test
1 day, 20 hours ago

Pujara spots team India's biggest concern ahead of Boxing Day Test

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: The Indian team in Australia lacks a bowling attack that is good enough to take 20 wickets in a Test, Cheteshwar Pujara said on Monday and called it the side's biggest concerns heading into the last two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The visitors have been relying heavily on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah to get them wickets and while …

AUS vs IND: Pujara highlights India's bowling weakness after R Ashwin's retirement
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2 days, 8 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Pujara highlights India's bowling weakness after R Ashwin's retirement

India Today  

Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has expressed concerns about India’s bowling setup in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a challenge further intensified by the unexpected retirement of veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Pujara highlighted that the team now faces a dilemma in fielding a balanced bowling attack, especially in the spin department, which has been significantly impacted by Ashwin’s absence. Pujara, in …

Cheteshwar Pujara concerned about Indian bowling combination for MCG Test
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3 days, 8 hours ago

Cheteshwar Pujara concerned about Indian bowling combination for MCG Test

India Today  

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara is concerned about India's bowling prowess going into the Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India are playing their 4th Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne, having drawn the previous Test match at the Gabba. Speaking on Star Sports before the Boxing Day game, Pujara has raised alarms about the depth …

Ravichandran Ashwin's overseas contributions are underrated: Cheteshwar Pujara
4 days, 19 hours ago

Ravichandran Ashwin's overseas contributions are underrated: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara feels Ravichandran Ashwin’s overseas contributions are underrated. Recently, Pujara opened up on Ashwin’s overseas performances and mentioned how he always played a key role for the team in SENA countries. Ashwin retires as India's 2nd highest wicket taker in Tests “He’s evolved as a bowler, he’s got lot of variations in his bowling because he’s someone …

Pujara, Rahane retirement? Rohit Sharma's hilarious response to reporter
1 week ago

Pujara, Rahane retirement? Rohit Sharma's hilarious response to reporter

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma hilariously addressed a mix-up with a reporter during a press conference, clarifying that veteran batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have not retired from international cricket. The situation arose when Rohit reflected on Ravichandran Ashwin’s recent retirement, a decision that shocked the cricket world following the Gabba Test. During the discussion, a reporter queried Rohit about …

R Ashwin, your decision brings a lump in my throat: Pujara pens tribute
1 week ago

R Ashwin, your decision brings a lump in my throat: Pujara pens tribute

India Today  

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara penned a heartfelt note for Ravichandran Ashwin after the spinner's decision to retire at the end of the 3rd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. Pujara and Ashwin will remain as two of the greatest Test players ever produced given their exploits on the field. Over the years, we have shared countless memories on and off …

IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test
2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test

Firstpost  

Cheteshwar Pujara feels that the Indian cricket team could bring in Washington Sundar for R Ashwin in the third Tet against Australia at Brisbane. Cheteshwar Pujara doesn’t see the Indian cricket team making multiple changes in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane which starts on 14 December. Pujara backs Harshit Rana The 36-year-old Pujara, who was …

Cheteshwar Pujara Criticises Indian Bowlers For Not Utilising Short-Ball Tactics Against Travis Head In Adelaide Test
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Cheteshwar Pujara Criticises Indian Bowlers For Not Utilising Short-Ball Tactics Against Travis Head In Adelaide Test

ABP News  

Mumbai: Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Saturday slammed the Indian bowling attack for failing to bowl short-pitched deliveries to Travis Head and giving him too much room on his favourite offside, as the left-hander hit a blistering 140 off 141 balls to put Australia firmly in the driver's seat in the pink ball Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. "Head's …

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill showed good intent in Adelaide: Cheteshwar Pujara
2 weeks, 5 days ago

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill showed good intent in Adelaide: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India’s batting struggles continued on Day 1 of the Adelaide Test against Australia, but Cheteshwar Pujara pointed out a silver lining: KL Rahul and Shubman Gill’s intent at the crease. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Pujara praised the duo for their initial pitch assessment and handling of Australia’s bowlers, though he acknowledged that their inability to convert the start into a big …

Team's man Bumrah has all the signs of being a good captain: Pujara
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Team's man Bumrah has all the signs of being a good captain: Pujara

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Cheteshwar Pujara feels pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah possesses all the qualities of being a good skipper and India should look at him as long term captaincy candidate once Rohit Sharma steps down. Team's man Bumrah has all the signs of being a good captain: Pujara In the absence of regular skipper Rohit, Bumrah led an under-pressure Indian team …

Team man Jasprit Bumrah can be India's long-term captaincy option: Cheteshwar Pujara
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Team man Jasprit Bumrah can be India's long-term captaincy option: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has called fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to be India’s long-term captaincy option. Notably, Bumrah recently led India in the first Test in Perth and inspired the team to a massive 295-run win. However, Cheteshwar Pujara has been mighty impressed by Bumrah and even pitched his case for being a long term India skipper. Further speaking ahead, …

'Please don't compare anyone with Cheteshwar Pujara': Shastri minces no words as KL Rahul gets backed for No. 3 role
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1 month ago

'Please don't compare anyone with Cheteshwar Pujara': Shastri minces no words as KL Rahul gets backed for No. 3 role

Hindustan Times  

The role of Cheteshwar Pujara in India's last two Test series wins in Australia has been emphasised over and over again over the last few weeks. Ravi Shastri backed KL Rahul for Cheteshwar Pujara's role in Australia Test series One of India's biggest concerns heading into the series against Australia has been assigning the No. Speaking in the Star Sports …

BGT: Pujara backs KL Rahul for No 3 spot; Comments on Kohli's form
1 month ago

BGT: Pujara backs KL Rahul for No 3 spot; Comments on Kohli's form

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: Cheteshwar Pujara, who knows a thing or two about grinding the Australian attack in their den, on Thursday backed KL Rahul to bat at the vital number three slot in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and said the swashbuckling Yashasvi Jaiswal is capable of doing what David Warner did in his prime.The five-match Test series begins here on Friday. Under Kohli's …

Ponting exposes India's glaring mistake amid Cameron Green's absence: 'Unless they can find someone to do same job...'
1 month ago

Ponting exposes India's glaring mistake amid Cameron Green's absence: 'Unless they can find someone to do same job...'

Hindustan Times  

Two nights before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Test series in Perth, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting exposed a glaring selection error in the Indian team, which Australia can exploit to claim the trophy for the first time in over a decade. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting felt India will miss Cheteshwar Pujara One of the crucial reasons behind India's …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia pacer Hazlewood relieved at Pujara’s absence from Indian squad
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia pacer Hazlewood relieved at Pujara’s absence from Indian squad

The Hindu  

Josh Hazlewood seemed happy with the pitch on offer here at the Optus Stadium. The first Test of the summer is always exciting,” the Australian speedster said in the lead-up to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series commencing here on Friday. There is a quiet hunger in the squad to wrest the trophy back as Australia has often emerged second best to …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Happy that Pujara isn't here, says Josh Hazlewood
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Happy that Pujara isn't here, says Josh Hazlewood

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood is pretty happy that he will not have to bowl to India Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara in the latest chapter of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, beginning here on Friday.The Indian team has moved on from the likes of Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane, both of whom played a major hand in ensuring the visitors' back-to-back win Down Under …

Happy that Pujara isn't here: Josh Hazlewood
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1 month ago

Happy that Pujara isn't here: Josh Hazlewood

New Indian Express  

PERTH: Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood is pretty happy that he will not have to bowl to India Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara in the latest chapter of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, beginning on Friday. The Indian team has moved on from the likes of Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane, both of whom played a major hand in ensuring the visitors' back-to-back win Down …

Happy that Cheteshwar Pujara is not around this time in Australia: Josh Hazlewood
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1 month ago

Happy that Cheteshwar Pujara is not around this time in Australia: Josh Hazlewood

India Today  

Australian speedster Josh Hazlewood said that he was relieved by Cheteshwar Pujara's absence from the Indian team for the upcoming Australia tour. This will be the first time since 2014 that Pujara won't be travelling and participating in the 5-match Test series of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Pujara's record in Australia A veteran of 103 Tests, Pujara has a fine …

The best of India in Australia, Part 5: Cheteshwar Pujara's grit sets the stage for India's most remarkable series win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The best of India in Australia, Part 5: Cheteshwar Pujara's grit sets the stage for India's most remarkable series win

Hindustan Times  

Although he gets the label of unsung hero for his efforts in Australia in 2020-21, Cheteshwar Pujara’s incredible display of solidity on that tour is something that any Indian fan you ask appreciates. India's Cheteshwar Pujara avoids a bouncer as he bats during play on the final day of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, …

I still believe there's space for Pujara in Test team, says former India player
1 month, 2 weeks ago

I still believe there's space for Pujara in Test team, says former India player

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India will need someone like KL Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran, who can play conventional style of cricket, during the challenging tour Australia and there is space for veteran Cheteshwar Pujara in the Test side, reckons former batter Robin Uthappa. "KL Rahul and Abhimanyu Easwaran can really play that anchor role, with everyone else revolving around them. Honestly, I …

Robin Uttappa wants BCCI to bring back Cheteshwar Pujara in squad: Here’s why
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Robin Uttappa wants BCCI to bring back Cheteshwar Pujara in squad: Here’s why

Live Mint  

A week after the Indian cricket team's embarrassing 3-0 loss in the Test series against New Zealand, former cricketers and experts have started raising questions about the batting stealth of the squad. One of the most common requests by former cricketers, commentators and experts is to bring back someone like Cheteshwar Pujara in the squad, who could stabilise the Indian …

'India moved on from Pujara, Rahane...': BCCI handed reality check as Kohli, Rohit hit rock bottom ahead of AUS tour
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'India moved on from Pujara, Rahane...': BCCI handed reality check as Kohli, Rohit hit rock bottom ahead of AUS tour

Hindustan Times  

India 's batting has once again been highlighted as the primary concern ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series as former Australian Test captain Mark Taylor sent a sharp reminder over BCCI's 'Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane' move while fellow Australia great Ian Chappell reckoned that senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have reached that stage in their career where …

Cheteshwar Pujara's Cricket Journey: A Stellar Ascent to the Top of Test Cricket
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2 months ago

Cheteshwar Pujara's Cricket Journey: A Stellar Ascent to the Top of Test Cricket

Hindustan Times  

Cheteshwar Pujara surpasses Brian Lara's first class record, scoring a century for Saurashtra against Chhattisgarh. He also inches closer to the top three Indian players with the most First Class centuries, two behind Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar. Pujara's century helps Saurashtra reach 300/3 at lunch on day 4 in Rajkot.

Stuart Broad burns India over Ranchi pitch strategy, asks if Pujara's career is over amid batting collapse vs England
10 months ago

Stuart Broad burns India over Ranchi pitch strategy, asks if Pujara's career is over amid batting collapse vs England

Hindustan Times  

England spinners, with Shoaib Bashir leading the way with his four-wicket haul, put the visitors in sight of a huge first-innings lead in Ranchi on Day 2 after India put on a below-par batting show. Stuart Broad feels India should recall Cheteshwar Pujara for the 5th Test Following the poor batting show from India, former England fast bowler Stuart Broad, …

Rohit Sharma explains why Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane did not replace Virat Kohli in India Test squad
11 months ago

Rohit Sharma explains why Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane did not replace Virat Kohli in India Test squad

Firstpost  

India have added Rajat Patidar to the Test squad for the first two matches against England in absence of Virat Kohli instead of opting to add experienced players like Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane. IND vs ENG: Individual milestones that can be set during Test series Indian captain Rohit Sharma has explained that the decision was taken to give a …

'We still don't have better batter than Pujara': Harbhajan outlines India's 'clueless' act after SA Test loss
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'We still don't have better batter than Pujara': Harbhajan outlines India's 'clueless' act after SA Test loss

Hindustan Times  

It was called as India's best-ever chance to conquer the final frontier, one the nation has failed in the last 31 years in Test cricket, but the hopes and dreams were shattered in a mere three days as South Africa defeated the Rohit Sharma-led side by an innings and 32 Test in the opening game in Centurion to take an …

'I am still in the scheme of things' - Cheteshwar Pujara breaks silence on potential India comeback | WATCH
1 year, 4 months ago

'I am still in the scheme of things' - Cheteshwar Pujara breaks silence on potential India comeback | WATCH

India TV News  

One of the renowned India batters of his generation Cheteshwar Pujara, who is currently out of the Indian Test team after a disappointing outing against Australia in the final of the World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle has finally responded to his potential comeback in the Test squad. I am still in the scheme of things, so I hope that the …

'I don't have to change my game...': Shaw's unusual 'Pujara' analogy in spellbinding explanation over disastrous form
1 year, 5 months ago

'I don't have to change my game...': Shaw's unusual 'Pujara' analogy in spellbinding explanation over disastrous form

Hindustan Times  

Over the past couple of years, many young batters made their way into the Indian team with a fair few becoming an integral part of the side. Prithvi Shaw registered scores of 25 and 26 across two innings in the Duleep Trophy semi-final However, there remains one youngster who has fallen too far in the pecking order in Indian cricket; …

Filling Cheteshwar Pujara's big shoes as Test No.3
1 year, 5 months ago

Filling Cheteshwar Pujara's big shoes as Test No.3

Hindustan Times  

In the Duleep Trophy semi-final in Bengaluru on Friday, Cheteshwar Pujara served a reminder that it will be big shoes for any successor at his India No.3 spot to fill. Former India captain, Dilip Vengsarkar, who has followed the careers of Jaiswal and Ruturaj, said: “Now they have to prove themselves in Test cricket. Gaikwad is a product of the …

Pujara buckles down with idiosyncratic century in Duleep Trophy semifinal after India snub
1 year, 5 months ago

Pujara buckles down with idiosyncratic century in Duleep Trophy semifinal after India snub

The Hindu  

On Friday, like scores of bowling units before them, Central Zone endured the futility of bowling to Cheteshwar Pujara. The West Zone batter had begun his six-hour-long innings on Thursday after his team had taken a 92-run lead against Central in the Duleep Trophy semifinal at the Alur Cricket Ground in Bengaluru. LIVE | Duleep Trophy Semifinals Day 4 Score …

'He's batting at his best, no reason why he can't come back': Cheteshwar Pujara's father reacts to Test snub
1 year, 6 months ago

'He's batting at his best, no reason why he can't come back': Cheteshwar Pujara's father reacts to Test snub

Hindustan Times  

Hours after losing his place in the Indian Test team for the West Indies tour, Cheteshwar Pujara did what he does best. The word from the selection room is that change was inevitable and facing West Indies, a relatively weaker opponent, at the start of the new World Test Championship cycle was the right time to groom younger batters. Unlike …

Cheteshwar Pujara's best-possible response after being dropped from India Test side
1 year, 6 months ago

Cheteshwar Pujara's best-possible response after being dropped from India Test side

Hindustan Times  

After India's embarrassing defeat in the WTC final vs Australia, Cheteshwar Pujara has been dropped from Rahul Dravid's squad for their upcoming two-match Test series vs West Indies in the Caribbean. Pujara was in poor form during the WTC final, at The Oval in London as India crashed to a 209-run defeat. Having been a regular mainstay in India's Test …

India vs West Indies: 4 players who can replace Cheteshwar Pujara at No. 3 for India in Tests
1 year, 6 months ago

India vs West Indies: 4 players who can replace Cheteshwar Pujara at No. 3 for India in Tests

India TV News  

The succession plan or as it is being called 'the transition phase' has been set into motion by the Board of Control for Cricket in India after the World Test Championship final debacle, particularly in red-ball cricket. The practice time was less, the players were coming from T20 cricket, Australia were stronger, whatever may be said, Team India looked off-colour …

Cheteshwar Pujara is backbone of Indian Test team, hope he has been rested, not dropped: Harbhajan Singh
1 year, 6 months ago

Cheteshwar Pujara is backbone of Indian Test team, hope he has been rested, not dropped: Harbhajan Singh

India Today  

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh said that he hopes Cheteshwar Pujara, the backbone of the Indian men's Test team, has been rested and not dropped for the two-match Test series in West Indies. Pujara was not selected for India's upcoming two-match Test series in the West Indies. Harbhajan Singh also highlighted that other senior Indian batsmen's performances in the last …

Cheteshwar Pujara has been made scapegoat to hide failures of other batters: Sunil Gavaskar slams selectors
1 year, 6 months ago

Cheteshwar Pujara has been made scapegoat to hide failures of other batters: Sunil Gavaskar slams selectors

India Today  

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the selectors for dropping only Cheteshwar Pujara from India's squad for the two-match Test series in West Indies next month. Gavaskar said that Pujara had been made a scapegoat to hide the failures of other Indian top-order batters in Test cricket. The legendary opener expressed disappointment that questions cannot be asked of selectors about …

India vs West Indies: Cheteshwar Pujara informed by team management about exclusion from Tests, given reasons
1 year, 6 months ago

India vs West Indies: Cheteshwar Pujara informed by team management about exclusion from Tests, given reasons

India TV News  

The BCCI has set the succession plan in motion as far as the Indian Test team is concerned with Cheteshwar Pujara getting dropped from the squad that was announced on Thursday, June 22 for the upcoming two-match series against the West Indies. Pujara, who has been part of the Indian Test team since 2010, has had an up-and-down Test career …

India vs West Indies: 'Phasing out of the seniors', Twitter reacts to Pujara, Umesh getting overlooked for Tests
1 year, 6 months ago

India vs West Indies: 'Phasing out of the seniors', Twitter reacts to Pujara, Umesh getting overlooked for Tests

Firstpost  

While the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav were overlooked for the two Tests in the Caribbean, India decided to award maiden red-ball call-ups to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad. But yes, the Pujara… — Harsha Bhogle June 23, 2023 Abhishek Mukherjee opined that Pujara’s removal this time could mean phasing out of seniors. — Abhishek Mukherjee June 23, …

Transition time in Test team: Cheteshwar Pujara first to go as spotlight on misfiring batting unit
1 year, 6 months ago

Transition time in Test team: Cheteshwar Pujara first to go as spotlight on misfiring batting unit

India Today  

After having finished second-best in two successive World Test Championship finals, the Indian Test team, it seems, is set for a period of transition. Pujara's scored of 14 and 27 in the World Test Championship 2023 final did not help his cause, especially after having spent time with Sussex once again in County Championship Division 2 in 2023. England's Joe …

WI vs IND: Cheteshwar Pujara dropped from India's Test squad after poor WTC Final performance
1 year, 6 months ago

WI vs IND: Cheteshwar Pujara dropped from India's Test squad after poor WTC Final performance

India Today  

Cheteshwar Pujara's return to India's Test squad short-lived as he was dropped for the two-Test series against West Indies. The 35-year-old experienced batter faced this setback following his poor performance in the World Test Championship final, which India lost to Australia by 209 runs. India's Test squad against West Indies: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, …

Pressure on Rohit; Pujara to be dropped?: Jaffer names player ‘who needs to be part’ of India vs West Indies Tests
1 year, 6 months ago

Pressure on Rohit; Pujara to be dropped?: Jaffer names player ‘who needs to be part’ of India vs West Indies Tests

Hindustan Times  

Yashasvi Jaiswal was in fiery form during IPL 2023, as the young opener finished fifth in the Orange Cap race with 625 runs in 14 matches, at a strike rate of 163.61 and average of 48.08. His performances made fans forget the poor form of opening partner Jos Buttler, who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2022. Considered to be …

IND vs WI: Three Players Who Can Replace Cheteshwar Pujara At Number 3 In Indian Test Team
1 year, 6 months ago

IND vs WI: Three Players Who Can Replace Cheteshwar Pujara At Number 3 In Indian Test Team

ABP News  

Many prominent senior players have come under scanner after India's crushing defeat against Australia in the World Test Championship 2023 final. One of the big names in this list is of Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara, who bats at the crucial number 3 position. Here are the three players, who in all likelihood are suitable choices as Pujara's replacement in India's …

Pujara's inputs will be invaluable for Indian batters: Gavaskar ahead of WTC final
1 year, 6 months ago

Pujara's inputs will be invaluable for Indian batters: Gavaskar ahead of WTC final

The Hindu  

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday reckoned Cheteshwar Pujara could provide valuable insights to his Indian teammates ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia, having played extensively in the English County Championship. "The fact that he is been around will mean that he will have "He might not have played at The Oval, he might be in Sussex …

WTC 2023 Final | Cheteshwar Pujara's inputs will be invaluable in batting and captaincy: Sunil Gavaskar
1 year, 6 months ago

WTC 2023 Final | Cheteshwar Pujara's inputs will be invaluable in batting and captaincy: Sunil Gavaskar

India TV News  

WTC 2023 Final: India's Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has pointed that batter Cheteshwar Pujara will be crucial to provide invaluable inputs to the Indian team for the World Test Championship Final against Australia. Notably, Sunil Gavaskar is of the view that Cheteshwar Pujara's inputs will be invaluable to the Indian team in both batting as well as in the captaincy. …

'He's so far off, it's not even funny': NZ great's vicious take on Jaiswal vs Shaw as India's next opener
1 year, 7 months ago

'He's so far off, it's not even funny': NZ great's vicious take on Jaiswal vs Shaw as India's next opener

Hindustan Times  

The 2023 Indian Premier League saw an emergence of many young players, with Yashasvi Jaiswal being one of the most prominent ones. Delhi Capitals The right-handed batter's performances have been quite the opposite of Jaiswal; Shaw has only 40 runs in six matches and was eventually dropped by the Delhi Capitals; moreover, the side's head coach Ricky Ponting launched a …

Cheteshwar Pujara sends Australia big warning ahead of WTC finals, smashes second ton in three matches
1 year, 7 months ago

Cheteshwar Pujara sends Australia big warning ahead of WTC finals, smashes second ton in three matches

Hindustan Times  

While the Indian players are busy with IPL duties, India's red-ball specialist Cheteshwar Pujara has already begun his preparations for the upcoming World Test Championship finals. Cheteshwar Pujara,celebrates after scoring a ton Pujara has already arrived in England and is currently engaged in the County Championship Division Two 2023, where he represents Sussex. Meanwhile, the knock also saw Pujara overtake …

Cheteshwar Pujara appointed captain of Sussex for County Championship
1 year, 8 months ago

Cheteshwar Pujara appointed captain of Sussex for County Championship

Hindustan Times  

Team India's batter Cheteshwar Pujara announced on Wednesday that he will be leading Sussex in the County Championships in the upcoming season. Pujara, who remains an integral part of the Indian Test team, had played for Sussex in the previous season as well, and was one of their star performers. The Indian batter had joined Sussex last year when he …

Josh Hazlewood Names Indian Stalwart Whom Australians 'Love To Hate'
1 year, 8 months ago

Josh Hazlewood Names Indian Stalwart Whom Australians 'Love To Hate'

ABP News  

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood named Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara as the Indian cricketer whom Australians 'love to hate'. During a conversation with RCB podcast on Tuesday, Hazlewood said that Pujara is someone Australians "love to hate". you've already bowled to him in the previous Test matches, you've earned that respect and you've earned that wicket," added Hazlewood, who was RCB's …

India vs Australia: Spotlight on India's misfiring batting line-up ahead of crucial Ahmedabad Test
1 year, 9 months ago

India vs Australia: Spotlight on India's misfiring batting line-up ahead of crucial Ahmedabad Test

India Today  

With the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar series around the corner, the spotlight is set to focus on India’s misfiring batting line-up. Right behind Rohit, is India’s number 9 batter Axar Patel, who has scored 185 runs in four innings. #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 will aim to bounce back in the fourth and final #INDvAUS Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in …

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara in shambles after Lyon gets unimaginable turn to shatter his stumps; Rohit Sharma reacts
1 year, 9 months ago

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara in shambles after Lyon gets unimaginable turn to shatter his stumps; Rohit Sharma reacts

Hindustan Times  

The India vs Australia third Test match in Indore by far had the most exciting and unexpected beginning in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy so far. Mitchell Starc got Rohit Sharma out twice in the first over of the Test but the India captain was given not out by on-field umpire Nitin Menon and Australia did not review on both occasions. INDIA …

Cheteshwar Pujara joins Allan Border, Alastair Cook, Dilip Vengsarkar in unwanted list after 7-ball duck in 100th Test
1 year, 10 months ago

Cheteshwar Pujara joins Allan Border, Alastair Cook, Dilip Vengsarkar in unwanted list after 7-ball duck in 100th Test

Hindustan Times  

Team India's star batter Cheteshwar Pujara endured a disappointing outing against Australia in his 100th Test appearance on Saturday. Pujara was dismissed on a seven-ball duck off Nathan Lyon, becoming the only second Indian to register this unwanted record after batting great Dilip Vengsarkar. On Friday, Pujara had become the 13th Indian to achieve the landmark 100 Tests feat, and …

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