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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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Half my time goes in taking care of my daughter: Cheteshwar Pujara enjoys family time in lockdown pe

Half my time goes in taking care of my daughter: Pujara enjoys family time in lockdown period

Cricket | Mar 28, 2020, 06:34 PM IST

Pujara urged the citizens of the country to act responsibly and not venture out for the sake of their families.

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Youngsters need to realise that Test cricket is real cricket, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Cricket | Mar 19, 2020, 05:34 PM IST

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara insisted that the youngsters are not inclined towards the longest format of the game.

Jaydev Unadkat announces engagement

Jaydev Unadkat announces engagement, Cheteshwar Pujara wishes teammate on finding 'love of his life'

Cricket | Mar 15, 2020, 07:01 PM IST

Unadkat shared a picture with his fiancée Rinny on Twitter and Instagram with the caption, "6 hours, 2 meals & 1 shared mud cake later."

Jaydev Unadkat says hunger for India comeback stronger than ever, gets Cheteshwar Pujara backing

Jaydev Unadkat says hunger for India comeback stronger than ever, gets Cheteshwar Pujara backing

Cricket | Mar 13, 2020, 06:50 PM IST

Saurashtra skipper and lead pacer Unadkat picked up 67 wickets in Ranji Trophy 2019/20 at 13.23 but more importantly bowled match-winning spells in both the semi-final and final of the tournament.

Ranji Trophy Final: After fever, Cheteshwar Pujara down with back problem

Ranji Trophy Final: After fever, Cheteshwar Pujara down with back problem

Cricket | Mar 11, 2020, 09:21 PM IST

Pujara did not take the field on day three after pulling a back muscle during warm-up as Bengal reached 134/3 in their first innings at the close of play, trailing Saurashtra by 291 runs.

 Saurashtra batsman Arpit Vasavada celebrates after

Ranji Trophy 2019/20 final: Arpit Vasavada wanted to bat like Cheteshwar Pujara and he did

Cricket | Mar 10, 2020, 08:49 PM IST

Both Vasavada (106 off 287) and Pujara (66 off 237) batted for five hours on day two for their 142-run stand off 380 balls, succeeding in their plan to wear down the Bengal attack.

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Ranji Trophy 2019/20 final: Pujara, Vasavada wear down Bengal with marathon stand on day two

Cricket | Mar 10, 2020, 05:46 PM IST

The 142-run stand off 380 balls wore down the opposition who had a slight edge after reducing Saurashtra to 206 for five on the opening day.

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Pujara has fever and bad throat but should be fine to bat on day 2: Saurashtra skipper Unadkat

Cricket | Mar 09, 2020, 08:33 PM IST

Pujara, who had returned from New Zealand only a couple of days ago, came in to bat at six instead of his usual number four spot (for India it is number three) due to a throat infection.

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Ranji Trophy 2019/20 final, Day 1: Bengal grab advantage over Saurashtra after late strike

Cricket | Mar 09, 2020, 06:16 PM IST

Avi Barot and Vishvaraj Jadeja struck gritty half-centuries before Bengal pacer Akash Deep struck late in the final session to leave Saurashtra at 206 for five at stumps on Monday.

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Ranji Trophy Final: Unwell Cheteshwar Pujara retires hurt on Day 1 against Bengal

Cricket | Mar 09, 2020, 05:18 PM IST

Cheteshwar Pujara, who returned to Saurashtra for the final of the Ranji Trophy against Bengal, walked off the field after facing 24 deliveries.

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Our guys know how to get Cheteshwar Pujara out, says Wriddhiman Saha

Cricket | Mar 08, 2020, 06:51 PM IST

Bengal will take on Saurashtra in the final of the Ranji Trophy, who are bolstered with the arrival of Cheteshwar Pujara.

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Cheteshwar Pujara to play in Ranji Trophy final against Bengal

Cricket | Mar 07, 2020, 03:40 PM IST

Indian Test cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara will play for Saurashtra in the final of the Ranji Trophy.

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'New Zealand bowlers knew how to trap him': Kapil Dev on Ajinkya Rahane

Cricket | Mar 03, 2020, 05:10 PM IST

Both, Rahane and Pujara had a poor outing in the recently-concluded tour to New Zealand.

IND vs NZ | Don't think being cautious will help us: Virat Kohli's message to Pujara and Co.

IND vs NZ | Don't think being cautious will help us: Virat Kohli's message to Pujara and Co

Cricket | Feb 25, 2020, 02:00 PM IST

Virat Kohli, who is known to take the attack back to the opposition camp, wants some of his batsmen to follow his leads.

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1st Test: Getting Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara early was pretty special, says Kyle Jamieson

Cricket | Feb 21, 2020, 01:09 PM IST

Kyle Jamieson had a dream debut as he got the wickets of Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara on Friday with some fantastic bowling.

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Kyle Jamieson makes dream debut, dismisses Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara in just 10 deliveries

Cricket | Feb 21, 2020, 07:32 AM IST

In just six overs in the opening session of the first Test under the cloudy skies in Wellington, the 6'8" fast bowler made a dream start to his Test career with wickets of both Cheteshwar Pujara and Indian skipper Virat Kohli

Pujara is a big wicket in Indian team, will save a 'Mankad' dismissal for him: Josh Hazlewood

Pujara is a big wicket in Indian team, will save a 'Mankad' dismissal for him: Josh Hazlewood

Cricket | Feb 19, 2020, 05:50 PM IST

Pujara was one of the consistent performers for India when they last visited Australia and Hazlewood feels Pujara's wicket will be the biggest of all.

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Cheteshwar Pujara signs six-game County Championship deal with Gloucestershire

Cricket | Feb 19, 2020, 04:29 PM IST

Cheteshwar Pujara's spell with Gloucestershire is set to be his fourth county stint, following spells at Derbyshire (2014), Yorkshire (2015 and 2018) and Nottinghamshire (2017).

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Top-order among runs, pacers shine with ball: Takeaways for India from warm-up game

Cricket | Feb 16, 2020, 06:07 PM IST

Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant scored big runs in the three-day warm-up game against New Zealand XI.

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Winning ICC Test Championship is bigger achievement than claiming ODI or T20 WC: Pujara

Cricket | Feb 15, 2020, 07:55 PM IST

Pujara hailed ICC's decision to introduce World Test Championship, saying it has made the traditional format of the game more competitive.

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