Chinks in Cheteshwar Pujara's armour: Why is India's 'Mr Dependable' struggling against spin?
3 years, 9 months ago

Chinks in Cheteshwar Pujara's armour: Why is India's 'Mr Dependable' struggling against spin?

India TV News  

Cheteshwar Pujara is considered India's best player of spin bowling. Change in defence: Throughout the tour of Australia, Cheteshwar Pujara had relied on a simple strategy -- stepping out to play the defensive stroke against Nathan Lyon. In the second innings of the same Test, Pujara stays at his crease, doesn't take a big stride even as the ball was only marginally pulled back off the crease. Related Stories Pujara picked in IPL for first time since 2014, goes to Chennai Super Kings for INR 50 lakh IPL 2021 Auction: 'Thank you for showing faith': Cheteshwar Pujara reacts after CSK buy him IPL 2021 won't affect my preparation for England tour: New CSK recruit Cheteshwar Pujara I wish Cheteshwar Pujara scores double century at Narendra Modi Stadium: Amit Shah In the coming Tests, the pitch's assistance to spin bowling also played a key role, but Pujara's struggles and underconfidence remained clearly visible. Watch: Pink Ball Test dismissal: 4th Test, 1st innings dismissal: Pujara, known as the new 'wall' of Indian cricket -- a nickname which certainly derives merit with some incredible performances throughout his career -- is stranded outside of his comfort zone in the past few Tests.

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AUS vs IND: Pujara highlights India's bowling weakness after R Ashwin's retirement
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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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2 days, 4 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
3 days, 16 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 …

IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test
1 week, 6 days 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, 2 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 …

India did not exploit Travis Head's weakness against short balls: Cheteshwar Pujara
2 weeks, 3 days ago

India did not exploit Travis Head's weakness against short balls: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

Cheteshwar Pujara said that India failed to capitalise on Travis Head’s weakness of facing short balls in the ongoing Adelaide Test against Australia. AUS vs IND, 2nd Test Day 2: Highlights On the back of Head’s knock, Australia took a huge lead of 157 runs in their first innings. "He dominates the offside, so we could have curbed his offside …

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill showed good intent in Adelaide: Cheteshwar Pujara
2 weeks, 4 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 …

'There's no question about it': Cheteshwar Pujara dissects India's bowling strategy, names spinner for Adelaide Test
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3 weeks ago

'There's no question about it': Cheteshwar Pujara dissects India's bowling strategy, names spinner for Adelaide Test

Hindustan Times  

India are set to face Australia in the second Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, in Adelaide, starting from December 6. Analysing India's playing XI, Cheteshwar Pujara asked Gautam Gambhir to stick to the same bowling combination as the Perth Test. Ahead of the Adelaide Test, there have been discussions about India's bowling line-up. Cheteshwar Pujara on India's bowling line-up …

'There's no question about it': Cheteshwar Pujara dissects India's bowling strategy, names spinner for Adelaide Test
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3 weeks ago

'There's no question about it': Cheteshwar Pujara dissects India's bowling strategy, names spinner for Adelaide Test

Hindustan Times  

India are set to face Australia in the second Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, in Adelaide, starting from December 6. Analysing India's playing XI, Cheteshwar Pujara asked Gautam Gambhir to stick to the same bowling combination as the Perth Test. Ahead of the Adelaide Test, there have been discussions about India's bowling line-up. Cheteshwar Pujara on India's bowling line-up …

Team man Jasprit Bumrah can be India's long-term captaincy option: Cheteshwar Pujara
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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 …

'Pujara is not known for strokeplay…': Yuvraj namedrops Gill, Pant as India's marathon man restricted to commentary
1 month ago

'Pujara is not known for strokeplay…': Yuvraj namedrops Gill, Pant as India's marathon man restricted to commentary

Hindustan Times  

Getting used to the pace and bounce of Australian pitches will be key if India are to emerge victorious in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, reckons Yuvraj Singh. The two-time World Cup winner for India feels that a mix of playing attacking cricket and showing doggedness is the perfect combination for a team to succeed in India, referring to how Shubman …

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's vulnerability against quality spin bowling exposed: Ricky Ponting
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

India's vulnerability against quality spin bowling exposed: Ricky Ponting

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : In a candid assessment of India's performance in the recent Test series against New Zealand, two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting pinpointed a significant issue, Indian batters' collective struggle against quality spin bowling. India's vulnerability against quality spin bowling exposed: Ricky Ponting "I think the one thing it does probably say is it's really starting to highlight …

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, …

A Sri Lankan jolt India clearly weren’t prepared for
4 months, 2 weeks ago

A Sri Lankan jolt India clearly weren’t prepared for

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The most immediate reaction to the mistakes in a tied match that could have been won handsomely should have been to ensure they weren’t repeated in the next one. The venue hadn’t changed, India were again asked to chase, Sri Lanka’s lower order was once again given a reprieve which they exploited to put up a similar score, Rohit …

India vs England, 3rd Test: KL Rahul's absence adds to batting worries; Sarfaraz Khan debut likely
10 months, 1 week ago

India vs England, 3rd Test: KL Rahul's absence adds to batting worries; Sarfaraz Khan debut likely

Hindustan Times  

India’s dominant run at home faces its most serious challenge yet as a series of injuries, player unavailability and concerns over form threaten to stall the host team’s progress. Rajkot has seen runs galore in the two Test matches so far – India and England aggregated a 1000-plus runs in the first ever Test here in 2016 and India scored …

Jack Leach ruled out but no end to India's worries as Shoaib Bashir and Dan Lawrence gear up for 2nd Test
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jack Leach ruled out but no end to India's worries as Shoaib Bashir and Dan Lawrence gear up for 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Jack Leach, the most experienced spinner in England's squad has been ruled out of the second Test against India. England's Jack Leach “He's ruled out of the second Test. Now that Leach is not there in Visakhapatnam, it leaves England's spin attack with a collective experience of three Tests - Rehan Ahmed and Tom Hartley. The spin-friendly pitches and the …

‘Even Pujara didn’t get…’: Kumble passes honest verdict on Gill after England's thrilling win over India
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Even Pujara didn’t get…’: Kumble passes honest verdict on Gill after England's thrilling win over India

Hindustan Times  

Not long ago, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed the arrival of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Test setup by allowing Shubman Gill to take the No.3 batting position. Kumble shared his views about Gill's recent dip in form after the 1st Test against England Gill also extended his low-scoring run in the 1st Test against England. After India suffered a stunning …

'He is getting the cushion...': Anil Kumble's massive statement on Shubman Gill linking to Cheteshwar Pujara
10 months, 3 weeks 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
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 …

Indian cricket team wears a settled look ahead of World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian cricket team wears a settled look ahead of World Cup

The Hindu  

A day after India hammered Pakistan in a One-Day International that spanned over two days, the side was skittled out for only 213 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. READ: ‘I am happy with how the last two games have gone,’ KL Rahul after remarkable return to national side Jasprit Bumrah was unusually pumped up in conditions that did …

Axed India batter Cheteshwar Pujara's appetite for runs continues, scores match-winning ton in One Day Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Axed India batter Cheteshwar Pujara's appetite for runs continues, scores match-winning ton in One Day Cup

India TV News  

Out of favour India batter Cheteshwar Pujara's appetite for runs seems to be growing with every passing day and the veteran batter is not showing any signs of slowing down. The 35-year-old batter struck a scintillating ton in the ongoing One Day Cup in England on Friday, while playing for Sussex in a game against Somerset at The Cooper Associates …

'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 …

'He's batting at his best, no reason why he can't come back': Cheteshwar Pujara's father reacts to Test snub
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

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, …

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 …

Job chorr du? R Ashwin asks Cheteshwar Pujara. India batter has classic response
1 year, 9 months ago

Job chorr du? R Ashwin asks Cheteshwar Pujara. India batter has classic response

India Today  

India's star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin came up with a hilarious social media reaction to Cheteshwar Pujara's bowling in the fourth India-Australia Test in Ahmedabad. Notably, India skipper Rohit Sharma introduced Cheteshwar Pujara into the bowling attack, which was a rare sight. 😂 pic.twitter.com/R0mJqnALJ6 — Ashwin 🇮🇳 March 13, 2023 Ashwin tweeted a picture of Pujara bowling in the Ahmedabad Test …

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 …

India vs Australia: Cheteshwar Pujara to be honoured with a memento by DDCA on 100th Test
1 year, 10 months ago

India vs Australia: Cheteshwar Pujara to be honoured with a memento by DDCA on 100th Test

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Delhi & District association of India will honour Cheteshwar Pujara during the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Arun Jaitley Stadium, starting Friday. “We will be honouring Cheteshwar Pujara with a memento before the start of the Day 1 here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium,” DDCA …

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: PM Modi has special message for Cheteshwar Pujara ahead of his 100th Test | READ
1 year, 10 months ago

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: PM Modi has special message for Cheteshwar Pujara ahead of his 100th Test | READ

India TV News  

IND vs AUS 2023: Rohit Sharma and co., the defending champions of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have their sights set on the WTC 2023 final that will be played in June this year at the Oval. The Delhi Test match will be a huge landmark as far as Cheteshwar Pujara's career is concerned. Pujara will join this elite list which features …

Pujara set for 100th Test appearance against Australia in Kotla
1 year, 10 months ago

Pujara set for 100th Test appearance against Australia in Kotla

The Hindu  

Today, when even Test cricket is expected to be played on a fast-forward mode, Cheteshwar Pujara seems to be the last batter of his kind. After 99 Tests, 7021 runs comprising 19 centuries and 34 half-centuries, Pujara will become the 13th Indian to reach a century of Tests with the second India-Australia Test at the Ferozeshah Kotla ground. If this …

Dinesh Karthik reveals 'toughest Indian bowler' he has ever faced, calls him torture
1 year, 10 months ago

Dinesh Karthik reveals 'toughest Indian bowler' he has ever faced, calls him torture

India TV News  

Indian cricket as of today has a bowling attack that many teams are envious of. The Indian team was always known for its batting prowess, but after Virat Kohli took over as the leader of the side, things drastically changed as far as bowling is concerned. The Indian team dominated Australia in the recently concluded Test match that was played …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma reminded me of Cheteshwar Pujara in Nagpur Test, says Sanjay Bangar
1 year, 10 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma reminded me of Cheteshwar Pujara in Nagpur Test, says Sanjay Bangar

India Today  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has said that India captain Rohit Sharma’s knock in Nagpur reminded him of Cheteshwar Pujara’s innings in Australia. Speaking to Star Sports, Bangar said Rohit’s knock reminded him of Pujara’s knock against Australia in Australia because of the way he dominated the spinners in Nagpur. He reminded me of Cheteshwar Pujara because the way …

Bangladesh vs India: Cheteshwar Pujara becomes 8th Indian to score 7000 runs in Test cricket
2 years ago

Bangladesh vs India: Cheteshwar Pujara becomes 8th Indian to score 7000 runs in Test cricket

India Today  

Cheteshwar Pujara, on Friday, December 23, became only the eighth Indian batter to score 7000 runs in Test cricket. Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Gavaskar, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly are the other Indian batters with 7000 plus runs in the purest format. In the first Test against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in …

Bangladesh vs India: Cheteshwar Pujara deserved man of the match award, says Dinesh Karthik
2 years ago

Bangladesh vs India: Cheteshwar Pujara deserved man of the match award, says Dinesh Karthik

India Today  

India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik feels that Cheteshwar Pujara should have won the player of the match award in the first Test match against Bangladesh at Chattogram. Pujara scored a fighting 90 in the first innings to arrest the Indian top order failure and then hit a century in the second innings to put up a dominating total on board. …

Indian cricket hasn't reached a stage to dispense with Cheteshwar Pujara: Sanjay Manjrekar
2 years ago

Indian cricket hasn't reached a stage to dispense with Cheteshwar Pujara: Sanjay Manjrekar

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said Cheteshwar Pujara continues to be the glue in the Indian Test batting line-up and the team is not ready yet to lead a life without the veteran batter from Saurashtra. Manjrekar's comments came after Pujara shone with 193 runs in India's win in the first of the 2-Test series in Bangladesh. BAN vs IND, …

'We just pay attention to...': Pujara's no-nonsense remark after missing out on century in 1st Test vs Bangladesh
2 years ago

'We just pay attention to...': Pujara's no-nonsense remark after missing out on century in 1st Test vs Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has no regrets about missing out on a sensational century in the ongoing 1st Test match between KL Rahul-led Team India and Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. Rescuing the Rohit Sharma-less Team India from a shocking batting collapse, senior batter Pujara stitched two crucial partnerships with Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer on Day …

IND vs BAN 1st Test: Pujara, Shreyas lead India’s recovery as spin reigns supreme on opening day
2 years ago

IND vs BAN 1st Test: Pujara, Shreyas lead India’s recovery as spin reigns supreme on opening day

The Hindu  

A middle-order rescue act led by Cheteshwar Pujara and Shreyas Iyer carried India to a respectable 278 for six at Stumps on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here. The host could have gone into the second day with significant tailwind if wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan had not grassed a low catch off …

Bangladesh vs India: Happy with the way I batted – Cheteshwar Pujara not fussed about getting out on 90 in 1st Test
2 years ago

Bangladesh vs India: Happy with the way I batted – Cheteshwar Pujara not fussed about getting out on 90 in 1st Test

India Today  

Cheteshwar Pujara said that he wasn’t disappointed after he missed out on scoring his 19th Test century on Wednesday, December 14. It’s pertinent to note that Pujara hasn’t scored a century in Test cricket since the Sydney Test against Australia way back in January 2019. Sometimes, we pay attention to the three-figure mark, but the most important part when you …

Bangladesh vs India: Cheteshwar Pujara steadies innings, hits second fifty in 2 Tests since comeback
2 years ago

Bangladesh vs India: Cheteshwar Pujara steadies innings, hits second fifty in 2 Tests since comeback

India Today  

India middle-order stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara scored a half-century to steady the Indian innings against Bangladesh in the first Test match at Chattogram. The India number three came to bat after India lost their first wicket in the 14th over of the game and saw out the storm after India lost back to back wickets of KL Rahul and Virat Kohli …

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