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Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara

DOB: January 25, 1988

Rated highly for his impeccable skills and unmatched determination - Cheteshwar Pujara is the backbone of Indian batting line-up when it comes to cricket's purest format. Since his debut in red ball cricket in 2010 versus Australia, the Rajkot-born batsman as grown leaps and bounds as his career progressed. With his outstanding technique and ability to bat for long hours without losing concentration, Pujara has been a thorn in the flesh of oppositions. With an impressive career average of more than 50 in Test cricket, Pujara is presently rated among the best number three batsmen in the world while playing in whites. Mostly compared with Rahul Dravid for his sheer sense of determination and will power to bat for long hours without breaking any sweat, Pujara has carved a niche for himself in the cricketing world. Despite being picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders in the first edition of Indian Premier League (2008), Pujara never managed to leave a mark in white ball cricket and largely due to his reputation as an exclusive Test player. After a forgettable tour to England in 2014/15, the right-handed batsman spent some extended sessions in English County cirucit with teams - Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire. Major teams: India, Derbyshire, India A, India Green, India Under-19s, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Nottinghamshire, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Saurashtra, Saurashtra Under-16s, Saurashtra Under-19s, Yorkshire Playing role: Top-order batsman Batting style: Right-hand bat Bowling style: Legbreak

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Felt as if it was yesterday: Pujara returns to the nets after break due to coronavirus pandemic

Cricket | Jun 22, 2020, 05:57 PM IST

Pujara will next be up against Australia in the impending Border-Gavaskar series which will begin from December 3 at the Gabba. 

Our bowlers will be raring to go: Cheteshwar Pujara on pink-ball Test in Australia

Our bowlers will be raring to go: Cheteshwar Pujara on pink-ball Test in Australia

Cricket | Jun 19, 2020, 08:55 AM IST

Pujara also felt that the Australian fast bowlers, who are far more experienced in day-night Tests than Indians, will get a lot of pace and bounce off the pitch.

KL Rahul, Smriti Mandhana, Ravindra Jadeja among 5 players to get NADA notice; BCCI cites

Rahul, Mandhana, Jadeja among 5 players to get NADA notice; BCCI cites "password glitch"

Cricket | Jun 13, 2020, 02:53 PM IST

The other players to have received the notice include Cheteshwar Pujara and Deepti Sharma, who are among the five cricketers in the 110 strong National Registered Testing Pool (NRTP).

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Wrote to BCCI in 2006 to fast-track Pujara, Rohit and Chawla: Venkatesh Prasad

Cricket | Jun 12, 2020, 03:16 PM IST

The likes of Rohit, Pujara, Chawla and Jadeja were under his tutelage. Now after 14 years, the former fast bowler reminisced about his coaching days.

There will always be a place for player like Cheteshwar Pujara: Rahul Dravid praises India's Test no

There will always be a place for player like Pujara: Rahul Dravid praises India's Test no. 3

Cricket | Jun 09, 2020, 12:26 PM IST

Dravid feels that Pujara has a solid mindset and the 32-year-old understood early that he had to make every inning count to make a name for himself.

Need to find a way to outlast Cheteshwar Pujara in summer series: Pat Cummins

Need to find a way to outlast Cheteshwar Pujara in summer series: Pat Cummins

Cricket | May 23, 2020, 11:54 AM IST

Pujara's exploits with the bat in India's series win in 2018-19 is still fresh in Cummins' mind and he would like to avoid a repeat of the same in the upcoming tour.

Virat Kohli shares throwback picture

First session after lockdown be like: Virat Kohli shares throwback photo, pokes fun at Pujara

Cricket | May 05, 2020, 11:48 PM IST

Well, the grab that Kohli shared is from a catch he had taken in the second Test against Australia at Perth in 2018. The stunner helped India get rid of Peter Handscomb.

Cheteshwar Pujara opens up on his most crucial partnerships in Tests

Cheteshwar Pujara opens up on his most crucial partnerships in Tests

Cricket | May 05, 2020, 01:33 PM IST

Pujara opened up on two of his most memorable innings and coincidentally both of them came against Australia in 2017 home series.

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'They felt they had won the game': Pujara reveals how sledging cost Australia in 2017 Bengaluru Test

Cricket | Apr 30, 2020, 01:14 PM IST

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara revealed how sledging backfired Australia during the 2017 Bengaluru Test.

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Shikhar Dhawan, Umesh Yadav engage in banter with Cheteshwar Pujara on Instagram

Cricket | Apr 26, 2020, 05:45 PM IST

Team India players Shikhar Dhawan and Umesh Yadav engaged in banter with the side's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara after the latter posted a throwback picture of him batting in the nets.

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'Pujara is the hardest one I've faced': Pat Cummins heaps highest praise on India's Test specialist

Cricket | Apr 26, 2020, 11:24 AM IST

Australia's premier fast bowler Pat Cummins has said that Cheteshwar Pujara was 'a real pain in the back', naming him the toughest batsman to bowl to.

Cheteshwar Pujara plays me best during net sessions: Mohammed Shami

Cheteshwar Pujara plays me best during net sessions: Mohammed Shami

Cricket | Apr 22, 2020, 09:03 AM IST

Recently in an Instagram Live session with former Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary, Shami said that Pujara hates getting out in net sessions

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Miss playing badminton on outdoor courts: Cheteshwar Pujara

Cricket | Apr 21, 2020, 05:56 PM IST

At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is making people realise the importance of little things in life, India's ace Test batsman said he always did a sort of meditation which helped him self analyse, introspect and have better control over thoughts.

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Pujara a batsman with good temperament, Ishant's work-ethic phenomenal: Jason Gillespie

Cricket | Apr 19, 2020, 06:30 PM IST

Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie believes India's Test specialists Cheteshwar Puajra and Ishant Sharma have left an indelible impression on him with their work ethic during their county stints.

Kohli a 'superstar', Pujara the 'new wall' : Nathan Lyon calls Team India an 'absolute powerhouse'

Kohli a 'superstar', Pujara the 'new wall': Nathan Lyon calls Team India an 'absolute powerhouse'

Cricket | Apr 14, 2020, 02:01 PM IST

According to Lyon, Australia need to reassess their approach to Pujara next time around.

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Cheteshwar Pujara's deal with Gloucestershire called off due to COVID-19 pandemic

Cricket | Apr 09, 2020, 05:27 PM IST

The 32-year-old Indian, who has scored 5840 runs at an average of 48.66 in 77 Tests, was supposed to play six County Championship matches for the club at the start of the county's first season back in Division One.

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COVID-19 Fight: Sunil Gavaskar contributes Rs 59 lakh, Cheteshwar Pujara joins list of donors

Cricket | Apr 07, 2020, 03:35 PM IST

Pujara joined skipper Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, and Kedar Jadhav, who are among the current set of cricketers to make significant contributions.Among former players, Sachin Tendulkar is among the most notable contributors.

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Wanted to learn cooking, not sure will have enough time: Cheteshwar Pujara

Cricket | Apr 04, 2020, 05:27 PM IST

India Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara insisted that while it is frustrating to sit at home, it is also important in the fight against coronavirus.

If you stay indoors right now, you are fighting the battle for your country: Cheteshwar Pujara

If you stay indoors right now, you are fighting the battle for your country: Cheteshwar Pujara

Cricket | Apr 04, 2020, 01:52 PM IST

Pujara was one of the elite Indian sportspersons who attended the video call held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss ways to fight the coronavirus.

Coronavirus impact: Stay home like the Pujara family, says BCCI

Coronavirus impact: Stay home like the Pujara family, says BCCI

Cricket | Mar 29, 2020, 01:48 PM IST

BCCI on Sunday posted images of batsman Cheteshwar Pujara with his family at his home.  

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