Happy that Pujara isn't here: Josh Hazlewood
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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 Under four years ago. The out-of-favour batter was the leading run-getter in the 2018-19 series with 521 runs off 1258 balls and was once again the backbone of Indian batting three years later when he accumulated 271 runs off 928 balls. He's obviously one that bats time, makes you really earn his wicket every time, has done really well on Australia on all these tours," Hazlewood told reporters ahead of the first Test here.

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'If I was there in Australia...': Pujara puts the ball in Agarkar's court with loud and clear England message
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'If I was there in Australia...': Pujara puts the ball in Agarkar's court with loud and clear England message

Hindustan Times  

Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara threw his hat in the ring for a spot in the Indian Test squad for the impending Test series against England. After the Champions Trophy win, India's next assignment will be a red-ball series, with the side slated to tour England for five Tests in June, marking the beginning of the fresh World Test Championship …

Indian batter aims to script international comeback in England series
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Indian batter aims to script international comeback in England series

India TV News  

Indian batter aims to script international comeback in England series Out of favour India batter Cheteshwar Pujara is hoping to return to the Indian team during the upcoming five-match series against England. In the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Pujara’s name was heavily discussed in the media but the selectors didn’t consider him and preferred youngster Nitish Kumar Reddy instead. Nevertheless, the …

IND vs AUS: Labuschagne does a Pujara mode to take Indian win out of equation
3 months ago

IND vs AUS: Labuschagne does a Pujara mode to take Indian win out of equation

India Today  

Marnus Labuschagne has had his fair share of troubles in the ongoing Test series against India. Labuschagne turns on Pujara mode Back in the 2020-21 Border Gavaskar Trophy, Labuschagne was the top run-scorer after he notched 426 runs at an average of 53.25 with a top score of 108. Cheteshwar Pujara scored 271 runs at a strike-rate of 29.20 and …

Pujara spots team India's biggest concern ahead of Boxing Day Test
3 months 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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3 months 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 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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 …

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

Pujara the TV pundit too plays with a straight bat
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pujara the TV pundit too plays with a straight bat

Hindustan Times  

The soundtrack to the many ups, downs and overturnings of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series is filled with incantations of #toughestrivalry and #sledgehammer, repeated airings of “Boiling Point”, and post Siraj-Travis, multiple spewings of “garmi” “garmahat” and its multilingual variants. The BGT series is Pujara’s first live commentary stint following his early foray last year as video expert with ESPNcricinfo …

IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test
3 months, 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 months, 3 weeks 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 months, 3 weeks 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, …

India will never get someone as good as Ravindra Jadeja or R Ashwin: Pujara
3 months, 4 weeks ago

India will never get someone as good as Ravindra Jadeja or R Ashwin: Pujara

India Today  

India do not have replacements for Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, said Cheteshwar Pujara leading to the Adelaide Test match against Australia. Ashwin and Jadeja did not play the opening Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth in a pitch that was conducive to fast bowling. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Full Coverage Pujara however believes that …

Can’t advice players to bat like me: Pujara
4 months, 1 week ago

Can’t advice players to bat like me: Pujara

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Marnus Labuschagne wants to “pull off a Pujara”. “Test cricket is moving, with the amount of white-ball cricket people play,” he said in the “Star Sports press room” ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. You can’t have a set goal.if the first ball is a bouncer, I will play the pull shot.” The other key battle to win is the …

'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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4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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...'
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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 Cheteshwar Pujara is not around this time in Australia: Josh Hazlewood
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4 months, 1 week 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 …

Not like Pujara or me, but Shubman Gill will succeed at No. 3 in Australia: Dravid
4 months, 1 week ago

Not like Pujara or me, but Shubman Gill will succeed at No. 3 in Australia: Dravid

India Today  

Former India coach and captain Rahul Dravid has backed Shubman Gill to excel in the No.3 spot during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The former India coach hailed Gill as terrific player and pointed out to his incredible 91 in the Gabba Test win and said the 25-year-old had set up the victory for India. No Rohit and Gill for India …

The best of India in Australia, Part 5: Cheteshwar Pujara's grit sets the stage for India's most remarkable series win
4 months, 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
4 months, 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
4 months, 3 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 …

Robin Uttappa wants BCCI to bring back Cheteshwar Pujara in squad: Here’s why
4 months, 3 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 …

'Make place for Cheteshwar Pujara as soon as possible': Gambhir, Rohit get 'need an anchor' advice from Uthappa
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Make place for Cheteshwar Pujara as soon as possible': Gambhir, Rohit get 'need an anchor' advice from Uthappa

Hindustan Times  

India’s batting has landed into immense scrutiny in recent weeks, with that being a focus of the struggle as New Zealand whitewashed the team at home 3-0 in the recently-concluded series. India will also be without Cheteshwar Pujara for the first time in Australia following his removal from the squad, with that being a matter of concern given Pujara was …

Cheteshwar Pujara's Heroics Shine as India Triumphs Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Cheteshwar Pujara's Heroics Shine as India Triumphs Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

Former Australia captain Tim Paine has praised Cheteshwar Pujara's resilience and determination during India's series win against Australia in 2020-21. Pujara was the second-highest run scorer for India with 271 runs, and he wore the Australian bowlers down with his aggressive batting style. Paine also highlighted Pujara's ability to score runs even when hit on the body, demonstrating his remarkable …

Cheteshwar Pujara's Cricket Journey: A Stellar Ascent to the Top of Test Cricket
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5 months, 1 week 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.

Cheteshwar Pujara to not play for Sussex in 2025 County Championship
7 months, 1 week ago

Cheteshwar Pujara to not play for Sussex in 2025 County Championship

The Hindu  

India Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara will not return to Sussex for next year’s County Championship after the English club side opted to relieve him to retain the services of Australian Daniel Hughes. The left-handed Hughes will be available for all Championship and T20 Vitality Blast matches next season. The club also announced that West Indies right-arm fast bowler Jayden Sales …

Hazlewood doubts ‘drastic’ changes despite Australia T20 World Cup exit
9 months ago

Hazlewood doubts ‘drastic’ changes despite Australia T20 World Cup exit

The Hindu  

Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood believes there is no “drastic” need to cull Australia’s ageing squad despite the failure to make the semifinals of the T20 World Cup. “There might be a couple of changes, but a lot of the guys still play in the franchise cricket if they’re not playing for Australia, so they’re available to be picked,” said Hazlewood, …

Stuart Broad burns India over Ranchi pitch strategy, asks if Pujara's career is over amid batting collapse vs England
1 year, 1 month 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, …

Ranji Trophy 2024: Cheteshwar Pujara hits another ton; Mumbai finishes off Assam in two days
1 year, 1 month ago

Ranji Trophy 2024: Cheteshwar Pujara hits another ton; Mumbai finishes off Assam in two days

India TV News  

Cheteshwar Pujara continued to knock doors of national team selectors with another century in the Ranji Trophy 2024 on Saturday. He is leading the scoring chart for the defending champions in Ranji Trophy 2024 with 781 runs in 11 innings at an average of 78.1 with three centuries and two fifties so far. In-form Shivam Dube recorded an unbeaten century …

'He is getting the cushion...': Anil Kumble's massive statement on Shubman Gill linking to Cheteshwar Pujara
1 year, 2 months ago

'He is getting the cushion...': Anil Kumble's massive statement on Shubman Gill linking to Cheteshwar Pujara

India TV News  

England won the first Test of the five-match series against India despite conceding a lead of 190 runs in the first innings. Ever since, he has been moved to number three spot in Test cricket permanently, Gill has mustered only 142 runs in nine innings with the highest score being 36. You can certainly work on your mindset, and you …

'We still don't have better batter than Pujara': Harbhajan outlines India's 'clueless' act after SA Test loss
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Cheteshwar Pujara signs up for Sussex for 2024 county season
1 year, 3 months ago

Cheteshwar Pujara signs up for Sussex for 2024 county season

Firstpost  

It will be Cheteshwar Pujara’s third straight season with Sussex, having first signed in 2022. Ignored for India’s Test series in South Africa, veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara has once again signed up with English county cricket club Sussex for the 2024 county season. Commenting on Pujara’s return to Sussex, head coach Paul Farbrace said, I am delighted that Cheteshwar is …

Pujara and Rahane ‘can’t be there forever. There’s enormous talent in India': Ganguly on Test team for South Africa tour
1 year, 3 months ago

Pujara and Rahane ‘can’t be there forever. There’s enormous talent in India': Ganguly on Test team for South Africa tour

Hindustan Times  

The upcoming two-match Test series in South Africa will be India's first in the Rainbow nation without either Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajikya Rahane in their squad since 2006. Pujara and Rahane have not missed a single trip to South Africa with the Indian side since making their respective Test debuts. How big this is in the context of India's recent …

Cheteshwar Pujara Scores Gritty Fifty Following Exclusion From India’s Test Squad For South Africa Tour
1 year, 3 months ago

Cheteshwar Pujara Scores Gritty Fifty Following Exclusion From India’s Test Squad For South Africa Tour

ABP News  

Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara showcased his prowess in domestic cricket following his exclusion from the national Test squad for the South Africa series. Despite his commendable performance, Pujara's exclusion from India's Test squad for the upcoming South Africa tour has raised doubts about his future in international cricket. As young talents like Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill gain prominence, Pujara's …

'Sometimes it plays around with your ego' - Cheteshwar Pujara opens up on Test ouster
1 year, 7 months ago

'Sometimes it plays around with your ego' - Cheteshwar Pujara opens up on Test ouster

India TV News  

The out-of-favour India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has admitted that his international career has been full of ups and downs in the last few years and one needs to prove his worth regardless of his experience. After being dropped from India's Test squad after an underwhelming performance in the summit clash of the World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle at The Oval …

'I am still in the scheme of things' - Cheteshwar Pujara breaks silence on potential India comeback | WATCH
1 year, 7 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 …

WATCH: Pujara smashes second hundred for Sussex in One-Day Cup 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

WATCH: Pujara smashes second hundred for Sussex in One-Day Cup 2023

The Hindu  

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his second century of the ongoing One-Day Cup 2023 for Sussex against Somerset in Taunton on Friday. A superstar indeed, @tregs140 🌟 Cheteshwar Pujara is just inevitable.#MBODC23pic.twitter.com/lG7Tfxx8gg — Metro Bank One Day Cup August 11, 2023 Pujara, who struck 56 runs off 61 balls in the previous game against Derbyshire before smashing an unbeaten 119-ball …

'If Rahane can overcome inconsistency, he can be India's next Test captain': Former IND batter
1 year, 8 months ago

'If Rahane can overcome inconsistency, he can be India's next Test captain': Former IND batter

Hindustan Times  

Ajinkya Rahane made a stunning return to the Indian Test team after a year in wilderness. Former India opener Wasim Jaffer feels that vice-captain has to score runs more consistently to remain in the Indian team amid reports of Shreyas Iyer's return. India's Ajinkya Rahane walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal in 2nd Test match against West Indies …

Filling Cheteshwar Pujara's big shoes as Test No.3
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

Duleep Trophy 2023: Cheteshwar Pujara hits century for West Zone, equals Vijay Hazare in First-Class tons
1 year, 8 months ago

Duleep Trophy 2023: Cheteshwar Pujara hits century for West Zone, equals Vijay Hazare in First-Class tons

The Hindu  

Cheteshwar Pujara hit a hundred for West Zone in the Duleep Trophy semifinal against Central Zone in Alur on Friday. Pujara’s century, his 60th in First-Class cricket, got him level with former India captain Vijay Hazare’s tally. Dropped from the Indian team for the West Indies tour, Pujara scored just 28 runs in the first innings. LIVE | Duleep Trophy …

'He's batting at his best, no reason why he can't come back': Cheteshwar Pujara's father reacts to Test snub
1 year, 9 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, 9 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 …

Gavaskar, Harbhajan Criticise Pujara's Exclusion From Test Squad vs West Indies
1 year, 9 months ago

Gavaskar, Harbhajan Criticise Pujara's Exclusion From Test Squad vs West Indies

The Quint  

However, the news of Pujara’s absence from the Test squad hasn’t sat well with the legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. Condemning his exclusion, Gavaskar told Sports Today, “Why has he been dropped? I do not know because nowadays, there is no media interaction with the selection committee chairman.” He further added, “He has been playing country cricket. Today, people can …

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