Pujara returns to India squad for England Test, Rahane ruled out with injury; Prasidh Krishna included
2 years, 7 months ago

Pujara returns to India squad for England Test, Rahane ruled out with injury; Prasidh Krishna included

The Hindu  

Cheteshwar Pujara has returned to India's squad for the postponed fifth Test against England at Edgbaston from July 1-5. Pujara's Test recall comes close on the heels of a highly rewarding County season with Sussex, where he averaged 120 with four centuries in eight innings. While his last international century came against Australia in January 2019 in Sydney, he managed just 124 runs in six innings in his most recent Test series against South Africa with an average of 20.66. READ | Rohit Sharma completes worst IPL batting season with no half-century Prasidh Krishna called-up Rohit Sharma, rested for the South Africa T20I series, will return to lead the Test team in England.

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AUS vs IND: Pujara highlights India's bowling weakness after R Ashwin's retirement
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2 days, 7 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara
2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma should bat in the middle order in the Brisbane Test match, said Cheteshwar Pujara. Sharma, who had skipped the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 had a terrible outing in the pink ball Test match at Adelaide, scoring a total of 9 runs across two innings. If he has a slightly bigger stride, it …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

'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.

Cheteshwar Pujara to not play for Sussex in 2025 County Championship
4 months 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 …

BCCI to give Ishan Kishan golden comeback opportunity ahead of Bangladesh Tests; end of the road for Pujara, Rahane
4 months, 1 week ago

BCCI to give Ishan Kishan golden comeback opportunity ahead of Bangladesh Tests; end of the road for Pujara, Rahane

Hindustan Times  

There has been an air of uncertainty about Ishan Kishan's future in international cricket, across formats, since being denied a central contract by the Board of Control for Cricket in India earlier in February this year. However, Ishan is all set to receive a golden opportunity to stage a comeback to the Indian side ahead of the selection meeting for …

Ranji Trophy 2024: Cheteshwar Pujara hits another ton; Mumbai finishes off Assam in two days
10 months, 1 week 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 …

India squad for last three Tests against England: Full players list announced for IND v ENG series; Shreyas Iyer misses out
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India squad for last three Tests against England: Full players list announced for IND v ENG series; Shreyas Iyer misses out

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli will continue to remain on the sidelines due to personal reasons, thus missing a Test series for the first time since making his debut while Shreyas Iyer has been dropped for the last three Tests of India’s ongoing five-match series versus England. Sportstar understands that the selectors chose to wait as much as they could to have clarity …

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 …

Rohit Sharma refuses to shut doors on Pujara and Rahane, reveals why Patidar replaced Kohli for England Tests
11 months ago

Rohit Sharma refuses to shut doors on Pujara and Rahane, reveals why Patidar replaced Kohli for England Tests

Hindustan Times  

Banking on spinners to weave their magic on turning pitches against England, Rohit Sharma's Team India will also expect premier batters to deliver the goods in the absence of stalwart Virat Kohli. With Kohli only available for selection after the first two games, India have roped in Rajat Patidar in its squad for the 1st and 2nd Tests against England …

'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 …

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

'Sometimes it plays around with your ego' - Cheteshwar Pujara opens up on Test ouster
1 year, 4 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, 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 …

WATCH: Pujara smashes second hundred for Sussex in One-Day Cup 2023
1 year, 4 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, 5 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 …

India will need Ajinkya Rahane in form for South Africa tour: Batting coach Vikram Rathour
1 year, 5 months ago

India will need Ajinkya Rahane in form for South Africa tour: Batting coach Vikram Rathour

India Today  

India batting coach Vikram Rathour reckons Ajinkya Rahane's assured approach in the middle has been the hallmark of his comeback, and the Indian team will need him to maintain form when it tours South Africa later this year. Rahane's 89 and 46 were probably the only bright spots for India in their World Test Championship final loss to Australia in …

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 …

Duleep Trophy 2023: Cheteshwar Pujara hits century for West Zone, equals Vijay Hazare in First-Class tons
1 year, 5 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, 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 …

Gavaskar, Harbhajan Criticise Pujara's Exclusion From Test Squad vs West Indies
1 year, 6 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 …

'Pujara didn't score for 3 years. Difference with Kohli...': BCCI source's big revelation on India squad for WI Tests
1 year, 6 months ago

'Pujara didn't score for 3 years. Difference with Kohli...': BCCI source's big revelation on India squad for WI Tests

Hindustan Times  

For a veteran of 103 Tests, getting dropped has always been unusually usual for Cheteshwar Pujara. Perhaps the last from the generation of the quintessential all-grit and less-flamboyance Test batters, Pujara has roughly been dropped from the XI or squad as many as four times in his long Test career of 13 years and every time he has managed to …

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, …

India Test, ODI squads for WI tour announced: Pujara dropped; Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar earn maiden call ups
1 year, 6 months ago

India Test, ODI squads for WI tour announced: Pujara dropped; Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar earn maiden call ups

Hindustan Times  

BCCI on Friday announced India's Test and ODI squads for the West Indies tour. The selection committee's patience with veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav finally ran out as the duo were dropped from the Test side after a disappointing WTC final. Young top-order batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and pacer Mukesh Kumar earned their maiden Test call-ups while Navdeep Saini returned …

India squad vs West Indies: Jaiswal, Ruturaj in Test squad; Pujara dropped; Samson in ODI team
1 year, 6 months ago

India squad vs West Indies: Jaiswal, Ruturaj in Test squad; Pujara dropped; Samson in ODI team

The Hindu  

Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav have been dropped from India’s Test series in the West Indies, thus resurfacing the transition talk, while pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has been rested from the Test and ODI series in the Caribbean. Top-order batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have earned their maiden call-up for the Test series that marks the beginning of India’s …

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, …

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 …

India announce Test squad for West Indies tour, Cheteshwar Pujara, Umesh Yadav out
1 year, 6 months ago

India announce Test squad for West Indies tour, Cheteshwar Pujara, Umesh Yadav out

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a Test and ODI squad for the upcoming West Indies tour on Friday, June 23. The star batter Cheteshwar Pujara and experienced pacer Umesh Yadav are not part of India's Test squad after poor outings in the World Test Championship final 2023. As expected, youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturraj Gaikwad are …

Ajinkya Rahane to play for Leicestershire after West Indies tour
1 year, 6 months ago

Ajinkya Rahane to play for Leicestershire after West Indies tour

The Hindu  

Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane will be plying his trade for the English county side Leicestershire in division two, after finishing his two-Test assignment with Indian team against the West Indies. Rahane, a former India captain, recently made a successful comeback to the Indian team during the World Test Championship final against Australia earlier this month. Rahane had inked the …

Ajinkya Rahane to play for Leicestershire after India tour of West Indies
1 year, 6 months ago

Ajinkya Rahane to play for Leicestershire after India tour of West Indies

India Today  

Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane will play for English county team Leicestershire in division two after finishing his two-Test assignment with the Indian team against the West Indies in the Caribbean. Rahane, a former India captain, made a successful comeback to the Indian team earlier this month during the World Test Championship final against Australia. Rahane signed a contract with …

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 …

WTC final | Ajinkya Rahane will have his work cut out: Sanjay Manjrekar
1 year, 6 months ago

WTC final | Ajinkya Rahane will have his work cut out: Sanjay Manjrekar

The Hindu  

Ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia in London, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar backed Ajinkya Rahane who is returning to the Indian side after 18-19 months. Speaking exclusively on Star Sports, Manjrekar talked about the mindset that Ajinkya Rahane will bring to the table during the ICC World Test Championship Final, "He was under tremendous pressure the …

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. …

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 hits second hundred in County Championship 2023, surpasses Wasim Jaffer’s FC century tally
1 year, 7 months ago

Cheteshwar Pujara hits second hundred in County Championship 2023, surpasses Wasim Jaffer’s FC century tally

The Hindu  

Cheteshwar Pujara hit his second century in three matches for Sussex in a second division County Championship match against Gloucestershire at the County Ground in Bristol on Saturday. Pujara also surpassed Wasim Jaffer’s tally of 57 First-Class tons to take the fourth spot among the Indians with most FC centuries. The 35-year-old has been in scorching form since the County …

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