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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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India vs England: First Test, Day 1 scoreboard

Cricket | Jul 10, 2014, 12:24 AM IST

Nottingham: The following is the Day 1 scoreboard of the first Test between India and England being played at Trent Bridge here Wednesday:India (first innings)Murali Vijay not out 122Shikhar Dhawan c Prior b Anderson 12Cheteshwar

india vs england vijay dhoni take india to a comfortable

India vs England: Vijay, Dhoni take India to a comfortable position

Cricket | Jul 10, 2014, 10:36 AM IST

Nottingham: Opening batsman Murali Vijay got his maiden overseas Test century to guide India to a competitive 259 for four on the first day of the first Test against England at Trent Bridge here Wednesday.Vijay

know who kapil dev believes to perform for india in the

Know who Kapil Dev believes to perform for India in the tour to England

Cricket | Jul 09, 2014, 07:30 AM IST

Mumbai: Though India were thrashed 4-0 in their last tour to England, former captain Kapil Dev is of the opinion that if the current set of batsmen delivers big, the bowling attack, even sans Zaheer

switching to test mode in england after ipl won t be easy

'Switching to Test mode in England after IPL won't be easy'

Cricket | May 08, 2014, 05:34 PM IST

New Delhi: India will embark on a redemption tour to England just after the ongoing IPL and Cheteshwar Pujara, who is expected to be the team's batting mainstay, feels it will be a tall ask

india had more positives from drawn first test says pujara

India had more positives from drawn first Test, says Pujara

Cricket | Dec 24, 2013, 07:56 PM IST

Durban: Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara today sought to play mind games ahead of the second cricket Test against South Africa, saying the visitors had more positives to take from the epic drawn first Test and

comparison with dravid is a morale booster for me pujara

Comparison with Dravid is a morale-booster for me: Pujara

Cricket | Jul 02, 2013, 06:07 PM IST

New Delhi, July 2: Known for his sound technique and insatiable appetite for runs, Cheteshwar Pujara believes he has it in himself to succeed Rahul Dravid at the crucial number three position in the Test

t20 is all about shifting gears pujara

T20 is all about shifting gears: Pujara

Cricket | May 07, 2013, 05:12 PM IST

Mohali, May 7: Royal Challengers Bangalore's new opening batsman Cheteshwar Pujara feels Twenty20 is not all about coming out with innovative shots but shifting gears at the right moment."I think ultimately the basic technique has

pujara ashwin static in icc test rankings

Pujara, Ashwin static in ICC Test rankings

Cricket | Apr 21, 2013, 05:13 PM IST

Dubai, Apr 21: Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravichandran Ashwin were the only two Indian cricketers to figure in the ICC's latest Test rankings in batting and bowling respectively.While Pujara retained the No. 7 position with 777

cheteshwar pujara injured at nets

Cheteshwar Pujara injured at nets

Cricket | Mar 13, 2013, 01:30 PM IST

Mohali, Mar 12 : Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was injured during net practice at Mohali today.Pujara  was hit by a ball on his left  leg below the knee. After  he was hit by the ball,

pujara ashwin rise in icc rankings

Pujara, Ashwin rise in ICC rankings

Cricket | Mar 06, 2013, 09:12 AM IST

Dubai, March 6: India players have reaped the rewards for an innings and 135 runs win over Australia in the second cricket Test in Hyderabad by making a charge on the latest ICC Test Player

cheteshwar pujara patiently waits for his odi debut

Cheteshwar Pujara patiently waits for his ODI debut

Cricket | Jan 26, 2013, 04:26 PM IST

Dharamshala, HP, Jan 25: The main waiting in the wings currently in Team India is Cheteshwar Pujara, who is yet to make his ODI international debut. Pujara was selected for the 15-member team for the

pujara aspires for shorter versions

Pujara aspires for shorter versions

Cricket | Dec 21, 2012, 04:28 PM IST

Jaipur,Dec 21: He is being looked at as a specialist Test batsman, but young Cheteshwar Pujara feels that his sterling performances in the four-Test series against England has given him enough confidence to excel in

england dismiss india for 327 pujara 135

England dismiss India for 327, Pujara 135

Cricket | Nov 24, 2012, 12:56 PM IST

Mumbai, Nov 24:  England spinners claimed four wickets in the first session on day two to bundle out India for 327 in their first innings in the second Test at the Wankhede Stadium here today.While

pragyan ojha cheteshwar pujara on the rise in icc test

Pragyan Ojha, Cheteshwar Pujara on the rise in ICC Test rankings

Cricket | Nov 20, 2012, 07:12 PM IST

Dubai, Nov 20: Indian left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha, who starred with a nine-wicket haul in the first Test against England, rose nine places to break into the top-five of the latest ICC rankings issued on

eng struggling at 41/3 against ind in 1st test

Eng struggling at 41/3 against Ind in 1st test

Cricket | Nov 17, 2012, 03:42 PM IST

Ahmedabad, Nov 16: England ended the day's play at 41/3 on the second day of the first cricket Test against India at the Sardar Patel Stadium here Friday.Earlier, India declared their innings at 521/8 with

cheteshwar pujara emerging wall of the indian cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara, emerging 'Wall' of the Indian cricket

Cricket | Nov 16, 2012, 08:17 PM IST

Ahmedabad: It was a moment of pride for Team India, as Cheshwara Pujara just after having a cup of tea came out to crease and completed his maiden double ton against England at Motera. Pujara

yuvraj dropped pujara new face in test squad against aus

Yuvraj Dropped, Pujara New Face In Test Squad Against Aus

Cricket | Sep 20, 2010, 06:10 PM IST

Chennai, Sep 20 : Out-of-form Yuvraj Singh was on Monday  dropped while young Saurashtra batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was selected in the 15-member Indian squad for the two-Test series against Australia, starting October 1 in Mohali.

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