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Did cracks in concentration lead to Pujara’s downturn?

In 2007, three years before Cheteshwar Pujara made his debut, Indian social theorist Ashis Nandy remarked that Test cricket was one of the last surviving critiques of the industrial revolution. His point was that, besides its tenacity of focus stretched over five days, it was open to the possibility of…

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'My source of inspiration, balance, peace …': Wife Puja Pabari's heartfelt message for Cheteshwar Pujara as the batter turns 37

NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara turned 37 on Saturday, and his wife, Puja Pabari, marked the occasion with a heartwarming tribute on social media.

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Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant added to NADA's testing pool for 2025

NEW DELHI: The National Anti-Doping Agency (Nada) has expanded its purview and included more elite cricketers in its comprehensive anti-doping programme. Nada has prepared a new roster of names under the 'Registered Testing Pool' (RTP) for the year 2025. The list includes several top, centrally-contracted cricketers – men's T20I captain…

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'Rohit Sharma's hunger should show in his actions'

Rohit Sharma has gone through one his worst runs as a Test batter and captain lately. Not only has he lost five of his last six matches as skipper, but also his form with the bat has nosedived. Former India batter and batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that because Rohit…

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How Team India fared against Australia last time at SCG

With Australia leading the five Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1 against India on the back of a 184-run victory in the Boxing Day Test at MCG, the action now shifts to the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney for the fifth and final Test of the series.

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'Indian bowling looking a little weak': Cheteshwar Pujara raises concerns ahead of Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia starting Thursday, veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has raised concerns about the visitors’ bowling line-up, expressing doubts about its ability to collectively take 20 wickets. Pujara believes the current combination appears weak in comparison to the demands of a Test…

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IND vs AUS: How to counter India's 'headache' - Travis Head? Game plans by Cheteshwar Pujara and Sanjay Bangar

NEW DELHI: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy stands delicately balanced at 1-1, and the upcoming Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 26 is shaping up to be a decisive encounter. Among the numerous challenges facing the Indian team, the prolific form of Australian batter Travis Head looms…

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'Make Starc bowl the second and third spells': Pujara's advice to India batters ahead of Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has identified Australian pacer Mitchell Starc as a significant threat to India in the upcoming fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. With 14 wickets in the first three Tests, Starc has been instrumental for Australia and is tied…

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A snap announcement, a lasting legacy: How R Ashwin shocked everyone with bombshell at The Gabba

BRISBANE: The announcement was made. R Ashwin was no longer going to be an India cricketer and as the whole of India reacted to the shocking retirement, there was this stormy calm at The Gabba. The drizzle continued and the floodlights were still on as the broadcast crew worked in…

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'Aap mereko marwaoge!': Rohit's hilarious response on 'retired' Rahane, Pujara query

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma was at his hilarious best on Wednesday as his cheeky response involving veterans Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara 'retirement' floored the mediapersons after the conclusion of third Test in Brisbane.

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Rohit Sharma 'himself will step down if doesn't score' in last two Tests against Australia

India skipper Rohit Sharma's struggle for runs has continued in Australia, and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar believes that Rohit may decide to step down as captain if runs continue to elude him in the last two matches of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Melbourne and Sydney.

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Rohit Sharma has put himself 'in that doubt' by not opening, feels Cheteshwar Pujara

Captain Rohit Sharma's woes with the bat extended on Tuesday, when he was dismissed for just 10 in India's first innings of the Brisbane Test at the Gabba.

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'Not made for the new ball': Ex-India cricketer questions Virat Kohli's technique

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara on Monday questioned Virat Kohli's technique against the new ball following his dismissal in the ongoing Gabba Test.

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Cheteshwar Pujara tells what Team India needs to do to win at Gabba

NEW DELHI: After a 10-wicket defeat in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, India would be looking to bounce back in the third Test in Brisbane in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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'We are coming at you...': How India should tackle Travis Head at Gabba

NEW DELHI: Travis Head's stunning 140-run knock powered Australia to a 10-wicket win over India in the second Test in Adelaide and level the five-match series 1-1 in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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'When Rohit Sharma scores runs, it will affect his captaincy as well': Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara, the former India batter, expressed his desire for Rohit Sharma to regain his form quickly. He believes Sharma's batting performance impacts his captaincy.

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India vs Australia: Cheteshwar Pujara suggests key changes for India's playing XI ahead of crucial Brisbane Test

NEW DELHI: Cheteshwar Pujara has shared his thoughts on potential adjustments to India's playing eleven for the crucial third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane. He suggested that Washington Sundar might replace Ravichandran Ashwin. He also expressed support for pacer Harshit Rana despite a poor outing in the second…

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'When a big player like Rohit Sharma doesn't score runs...' - Harbahajan, Pujara analyse

Rohit Sharma had a forgettable return as India captain and batter in the second Test at Adelaide, which former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and batter Cheteshwar Pujara see as a worry for the visitors going ahead in the five-match Border Gavaskar Trophy.

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'Inexperience with ...': Cheteshwar Pujara on India's dismal batting show in Adelaide

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara attributed India’s disappointing batting performance in Adelaide to the players’ lack of experience with the pink ball.

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Team India's top Test performances at Adelaide Oval

The Adelaide Oval, one of cricket's most picturesque Test venues, has since 2000 been a happy hunting ground for India, the memorable Test win over Australia in the 2003-04 series standing out. While the ground is a true oval - straight boundaries are long and those on the square are…

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Three reasons why Rohit Sharma should not open in Adelaide Test

NEW DELHI: It's a tricky one for India. Rohit Sharma is available to resume opening the batting with Yashasvi Jaiswal, but KL Rahul dug in hard as an opener in Perth to find form and make a difference. Should then the skipper accommodate himself in his usual position, or follow…

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Cheteshwar Pujara offers solution to India's selection headache for second Test vs Australia

Cheteshwar Pujara, the seasoned Indian cricketer and Star Sports expert, shared his insights on the upcoming second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He discussed India's potential batting lineup and the challenges of playing with a pink ball in Adelaide. India are coming off a strong victory in the first Test.

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India's top-order collapses in Perth: 'Cheteshwar Pujara is obvious miss'

Cheteshwar Pujara playing the role of an anchor during India's back-to-back Border Gavaskar Trophy triumphs on their last two tours of Australia was missed by the visitors who suffered a batting collapse on Friday in their first innings of the Perth Test.

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'People used to do puja to Pujara... ': Ravi Shastri lavishes praise on India's former No.3

Rohit Sharma’s absence from the first Test against Australia due to the birth of his second child could be a crucial aspect in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As one of India’s most experienced and reliable batters, his unavailability raises questions about the balance of the team, especially given the high…

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Who will play the Cheteshwar Pujara role for India in Australia?

Visitors could look to Rahul or Jurel to wear down Aussie attack like how the Saurashtra rock had previously done

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