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Pujara spots team India's biggest concern ahead of Boxing Day Test
3 hours, 23 minutes 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 …

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The ability to take 20 wickets is not that good in Indian team: Cheteshwar Pujara
14 hours, 28 minutes ago

The ability to take 20 wickets is not that good in Indian team: Cheteshwar Pujara

New Indian Express  

"We will have to think about that, because if you want to win a Test match, then you have to take 20 wickets, and the ability to take 20 wickets is not that good, the supporting role of the other bowlers is not good, so we will have to improve that as soon as possible, and how that will be, …

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AUS vs IND: Pujara suggests game plan to tackle 'dangerous' Mitchell Starc threat
14 hours, 28 minutes ago

AUS vs IND: Pujara suggests game plan to tackle 'dangerous' Mitchell Starc threat

India Today  

Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara said Mitchell Starc is looking more dangerous than ever and has been threatening the Indian batters more than his captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage Starc inspired Australia to a 10-wicket win in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, taking eight wickets, including a six-wicket haul in the first …

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AUS vs IND: Pujara highlights India's bowling weakness after R Ashwin's retirement
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14 hours, 28 minutes 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 …

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Cheteshwar Pujara concerned about Indian bowling combination for MCG Test
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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 …

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Ravichandran Ashwin's overseas contributions are underrated: Cheteshwar Pujara
3 days, 2 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 …

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Pujara, Rahane retirement? Rohit Sharma's hilarious response to reporter
5 days, 14 hours 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 …

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'Aap mere ko marwaoge yar': Rohit Sharma makes a gaffe, includes Pujara, Rahane in his Ashwin tribute
5 days, 14 hours ago

'Aap mere ko marwaoge yar': Rohit Sharma makes a gaffe, includes Pujara, Rahane in his Ashwin tribute

India TV News  

It was an emotional press conference, naturally, as R Ashwin, one of the legends of the game, finished his international career. After Ashwin's statement, skipper Rohit Sharma was asked about Ashwin the player, the teammate, his contributions and him missing senior players around him. While Ashwin has retired, the likes of Ishant Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara …

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R Ashwin, your decision brings a lump in my throat: Pujara pens tribute
5 days, 14 hours 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 …

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Is Virat Kohli not made for new ball? Cheteshwar Pujara dives deep into India batter’s repeated failures in BGT 2024-25
6 days, 8 hours ago

Is Virat Kohli not made for new ball? Cheteshwar Pujara dives deep into India batter’s repeated failures in BGT 2024-25

Live Mint  

5, 100 not out, 7, 11 and 3 - 126 runs in five innings. If Josh Hazlewood's short of length outside off-stump coupled with extra bounce caught Kohli off-guard in the first innings in Perth, the batting stalwart repeatedly fell into Australia trap in his last three innings while trying to chase the outside of off-stump deliveries. While legendary Sunil …

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Rohit Sharma not opening, major reason behind his poor form: Cheteshwar Pujara
6 days, 10 hours ago

Rohit Sharma not opening, major reason behind his poor form: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara feels Rohit Sharma’s shift to number 6 has contributed massively to him losing his form in the ongoing series against Australia. Analysing Rohit’s dismissal, Cheteshwar Pujara said that it wasn’t a length to drive for the India skipper and he should’ve defended the ball instead of going after it. Doesn't help you when you're opening innings …

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Need runs overseas, call KL Rahul: Pundits praise India batter after Gabba knock
6 days, 14 hours ago

Need runs overseas, call KL Rahul: Pundits praise India batter after Gabba knock

India Today  

Irfan Pathan, Cheteshwar Pujara and Sanjay Bangar heaped praise on KL Rahul after the Indian batter's resilient knock during the Gabba Test. Pujara pointed out that Rahul showed that the Brisbane pitch wasn't a tough track to bat on and it was all about seeing off the new ball. Bangar praised Rahul's game plan at the Gabba and claimed he …

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Not sure what's going on with Virat mentally and whether he has just lost that edge: Border
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6 days, 21 hours ago

Not sure what's going on with Virat mentally and whether he has just lost that edge: Border

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane, Virat Kohli's struggles against balls outside the off-stump in the ongoing Test series against Australia has the great Allan Border wondering if the Indian superstar has "just lost that edge". Not sure what's going on with Virat mentally and whether he has just lost that edge: Border Kohli has fallen to balls outside the off-stump four out of five …

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Yashasvi Jaiswal gets reality check from Pujara, mindset against new ball questioned: ‘Need to drive like KL Rahul…’
1 week ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal gets reality check from Pujara, mindset against new ball questioned: ‘Need to drive like KL Rahul…’

Hindustan Times  

Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara pointed out Yashasvi Jaiswal's poor shot selection, which led to his dismissal in the first innings of the third Test match at the Gabba, Brisbane. Pujara was one of the strongest pillars in India's last two Test series wins on Australian soil, suggested that someone should tell Jaiswal to change his mindset a bit while …

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Virat Kohli's technique not made for new ball: Pujara after The Gabba failure
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1 week ago

Virat Kohli's technique not made for new ball: Pujara after The Gabba failure

India Today  

India's veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara questioned Virat Kohli's technique against the new ball. Pujara felt that Kohli's technique does not favour him while batting with the new ball. Kohli's failures after Perth hundred Kohli notched up his 30th Test hundred in Perth after Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul had already stitched a 201-run opening stand in the 1st Test. However, …

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'Warner told me, you look good carrying drinks...': Cheteshwar Pujara reveals ruthless exchange during 2014/15 tour
1 week, 1 day ago

'Warner told me, you look good carrying drinks...': Cheteshwar Pujara reveals ruthless exchange during 2014/15 tour

Hindustan Times  

Team India's star batter, Cheteshwar Pujara, may currently be away from the squad, but he has carved a rich legacy as one of the side's most dependable batters during his time in the team. Cheteshwar Pujara revealed an interesting exchange with David Warner from the 2014/15 tour However, the batter has now revealed that even when he was not an …

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AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: Unsung Gabba hero eyes SENA redemption on return to Brisbane
1 week, 3 days ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: Unsung Gabba hero eyes SENA redemption on return to Brisbane

India Today  

Shubman Gill has another opportunity to shine as India face Australia at the Gabba. Among the "Gabba boys," Gill's name stands out for his iconic 91-run knock that set up the platform for India's record chase of 328 in the fourth innings during the 2020-21 tour. Gill was an unsung hero of India's historic Gabba win in 2021, a victory …

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IND vs AUS: Under-pressure Rohit Sharma must tick 2 boxes in Brisbane, say pundits
1 week, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS: Under-pressure Rohit Sharma must tick 2 boxes in Brisbane, say pundits

India Today  

Rohit Sharma needs to rediscover his form with the bat to gain greater confidence in his captaincy during the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane, according to Cheteshwar Pujara and Harbhajan Singh. REGAIN FORM ASAP, PUJARA TELLS ROHIT Speaking to the broadcasters ahead of the third Test, India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara emphasised the importance of Rohit spending …

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Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara
1 week, 5 days 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 …

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Pujara the TV pundit too plays with a straight bat
1 week, 5 days 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 …

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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 …

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Cheteshwar Pujara suggests one change in Indian XI for Brisbane Test
1 week, 6 days ago

Cheteshwar Pujara suggests one change in Indian XI for Brisbane Test

India Today  

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has suggested one change in the Indian playing XI for the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Following their loss in Adelaide, Pujara has suggested one change in the playing XI wants the inclusion of Washington Sundar in place of Ravichandran Ashwin. Further speaking ahead, Pujara backed Harshit Rana to be picked in the third Test …

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Cheteshwar Pujara predicts R Ashwin snub for 3rd BGT Test, makes passionate case for young IND star to play at the Gabba
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1 week, 6 days ago

Cheteshwar Pujara predicts R Ashwin snub for 3rd BGT Test, makes passionate case for young IND star to play at the Gabba

Hindustan Times  

Cheteshwar Pujara has said that India should give Harshit Rana another chance and said that the change they could make ahead of the 3rd Test against Australia at the Gabba could be to bring back Washington Sundar in place of Ravichandran Ashwin. India's batting fell flat in the second Test at Adelaide which they lost by 10 wickets while the …

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On this day: When India clinched a historic Test victory in Adelaide
1 week, 6 days ago

On this day: When India clinched a historic Test victory in Adelaide

Hindustan Times  

India’s first Test victory in Australia in a decade happened on Dec 10, 2018 at the Adelaide Oval. Pujara’s century was crucial as he stitched partnerships with the lower order, and his innings ensured India post a competitive first-innings total of 250. A tense finish Australia’s lower order put up a valiant fight, with Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood frustrating …

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