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Indian team better prepared for slowish tracks after competing on Japan pitches

Cheteshwar Pujara believes the Indian team is well-prepared for the first T20I against the West Indies. He mentions that players have adapted to challenging pitches in Japan during the Asian Games. Pujara highlights the importance of match-ups, particularly between Abhishek Sharma and Roston Chase. Additionally, he supports Sanju Samson for…

The Economic Times · 48m ago

England feels like home away from home, says MCC life member Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara, recently awarded MCC life membership, revealed England feels like home despite his stellar Australian record. He cherishes his time playing county cricket and the unique aura of Lord's, even without a Test century there for India. Pujara found batting at Lord's challenging due to the pitch and slope…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

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…

Newslaundry · Aug 30, 2025

'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…

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2024

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…

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024

'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…

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2024

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…

The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024

'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.

The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024

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.

The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024

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.

The Times of India · Dec 17, 2024