Pujara built his name with sheer determination and classic technique. Batting at No. 3 for India, he showed great patience and toughness many times in whites, including during the 2018–19 Test series in Australia, where he faced over 1200 balls.
Before his heroics, he was dropped in 2014 and 2016 for scoring too slowly, but he bounced back with big performances both at home and away.
However, Pujara’s journey was never easy. Even with an impressive List-A average of 57, including solid runs in England, the veteran Indian batter never got a chance in the T20I cricket. He quietly carried the “Test specialist” tag and worked hard to earn recognition in the world of cricket.
Cheteshwar Pujara says being tagged a Test Specialist wasn't a blessing
Cheteshwar Pujara was quoted as saying by India Today, “Well, I've always enjoyed playing the Test format. But if you're just tagged as a test player, it's not always the right label for someone who has the potential to play other formats. I enjoy Test cricket—it's always been my priority.”
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Cheteshwar Pujara vows to keep fighting
Pujara signed off by saying, “Yes, absolutely. As long as I'm playing cricket, it doesn't matter what level I'm at. I love the game, and I'm working hard to maintain my rhythm, fitness, and connection to the sport. So, whenever the opportunity arises—whether at the domestic level or the highest level—I'll be ready.”
Notably, Pujara played only 5 ODIs for India and scored only 51 runs. However, he has represented India in 103 Test matches and scored over 7100 runs with the help of 19 hundreds and 35 fifties. He has been piling up runs in the domestic cricket but is still ignored for the England tour.
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