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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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Vijay Hazare Trophy Final

Vijay Hazare Trophy Final: Mayank Agarwal, Krishnappa Gowtham power Karnataka to third title

Cricket | Feb 27, 2018, 07:46 PM IST

Mayank Agarwal continued his record-breaking form in the domestic season as his 79-ball 90 set up the foundation for Karnataka’s 41-run win against Saurashtra in the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Tuesday.

Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara and wife Puja become proud parents of baby girl

Cricket | Feb 23, 2018, 03:53 PM IST

The Test batsman had broken the news on January 1 where he took to his Instagram account to upload a picture with his wife.

India tour of England

County Cricket stint will help me prepare for England tour: Cheteshwar Pujara

Cricket | Feb 21, 2018, 04:35 PM IST

According to Pujara, the most beneficial aspect will be playing county cricket at Test venues of India's tour, which will give an idea about pitches and conditions.

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Saurashtra, Chhattisgarh, Hyderabad keep quarterfinal hopes alive

Cricket | Feb 12, 2018, 09:30 PM IST

Buoyed by their big win over Jharkhand on Sunday, Saurashtra bundled out Services for 176 in 48.2 overs before knocking off the small chase in 21.4 overs.

2018 County Cricket Cheteshwar Pujara signs with Yorkshire

Cheteshwar Pujara to play County cricket again, signs with Yorkshire for second stint

Cricket | Jan 30, 2018, 05:10 PM IST

Pujara is returning to Yorkshire for his second stint with the club after turning out during 2015, a County Championship winning year for the club.

Chetshwar Pujara

Sachin Tendulkar leads the wishes for Cheteshwar Pujara as he turns 30

Cricket | Jan 25, 2018, 04:36 PM IST

Known to follow the footsteps of 'The Wall' Rahul Dravid, Pujara has shown boldness, courage and dedication since his maiden call-up eight years back and since then there has been no holding the swashbuckler back.

Virat Kohli

Sourav Ganguly asks ICC to intervene as South Africa prepare 'unfair' pitch at Wanderers

Cricket | Jan 24, 2018, 11:28 PM IST

Sourav Ganguly said the wicket was "unfair" for the batsmen and International Cricket Council (ICC) should look into the matter.

Cheteshwar Pujara

India vs South Africa: 187 sufficient at Wanderers, our bowlers will do needful on Day 2, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Cricket | Jan 24, 2018, 11:06 PM IST

India were bowled out for 187 but according to Pujara, it was a competitive first innings total.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

3rd Test, Day 1: Bhuvneshwar strikes early after South Africa wrap India for 187 in Johannesburg

Cricket | Jan 25, 2018, 12:38 PM IST

Already 2-0 down and facing a series whitewash, India lost eight wickets for 142 runs after lunch.

Cheteshwar Pujara

India vs South Africa: Ravi Shastri assures Cheteshwar Pujara's improved show in Johannesburg

Cricket | Jan 19, 2018, 07:12 PM IST

Coach Ravi Shastri assured that the Saurashtra batsman will perform better in the third Test, starting January 24 in Johannesburg.

India vs South Africa 2018 Test Series

5 reasons why India lost the series in South Africa again!

Cricket | Jan 17, 2018, 10:30 PM IST

From greasy hands to suicidal run-outs, we take a look at some of the major reasons which led to India's downfall in the Rainbow nation one more time.

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India vs South Africa: Cheteshwar Pujara's unwanted record in Centurion

Cricket | Jan 17, 2018, 02:21 PM IST

Cheteshwar Pujara, who was run out in both the innings of Centurion Test, has now become the first India player to be run-out twice in a Test.

India vs South Africa

India vs South Africa: Outstanding Pandya has kept us in the game, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Cricket | Jan 07, 2018, 08:35 AM IST

Pandya's 93 and 2/17 has given India some toehold despite a 142-run lead currently enjoyed by the home team.

Hardik Pandya

Highlights, India vs South Africa 2018: 1st Test Match, Day 2 at Newlands

Cricket | Jan 07, 2018, 02:46 PM IST

Live Cricket Score, India vs South Africa, 1st Test: Catch all the live updates and action from the Day 2 at Newlands, Cape Town. Follow all the latest cricket scores online here.

Cheteshwar Pujara

Had South Africa series in mind while playing Sri Lanka at home: Cheteshwar Pujara

Cricket | Jan 02, 2018, 08:18 PM IST

India lost the series 0-1 on the previous tour of South Africa four years ago but Pujara was amongst the runs alongside Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane.

Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara, wife Puja Pabari set to be parents in 2018

Cricket | Jan 01, 2018, 08:39 PM IST

The 29-year-old Rajkot batsman is currently preparing for the three-match Test series against South Africa, starting on January 5 in Cape Town.

Indian cricket team

Team India practices indoors due to wet outfield in Cape Town; See pics

Cricket | Dec 21, 2021, 05:23 PM IST

Indian Cricket Team shared some of the pictures from the practice session ahead of the first Test, be held in Cape Town from January 5 to 9.

ICC Test Player Rankings

ICC Test Rankings: Cheteshwar Pujara grabs third spot, Steve Smith closes in on Bradman's feat

Cricket | Dec 19, 2017, 02:54 PM IST

Top-ranked Steve Smith moved closer towards Don Bradman's highest-ever ranking points after a match-winning double-century in the third Ashes Test against England in Perth.

ICC Test Batsmen Rankings

Virat Kohli grabs No.2 spot in latest ICC Test Rankings

Cricket | Dec 07, 2017, 01:38 PM IST

Kohli would be eyeing the chance of reaching the zenith in all three formats since he is the currently holding the numero uno spot in the ODIs and T20Is.

India vs Sri Lanka 2017

India vs Sri Lanka: Kotla didn't have the bare minimum help for spinners, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Cricket | Dec 06, 2017, 07:50 PM IST

The Indian team, through the past one year, did not need to play much on the fifth day, but Pujara said it was not the reason.