Cheteshwar Pujara

Pujara, the blue-collared worker of Indian cricket

While this has something to do with his love for the country and his beloved hometown, it’s mostly his uncompromising passion for the sport. It might exit his system more so when these two teams are in question, but all Pujara has to give the sport is everything.

15 February 2024, 17:41 IST

Pujara, the blue-collared worker of Indian cricket

15 February 2024, 17:41 IST

Gill got cushion that Pujara didn't get, needs to come good in Vizag: Kumble

Former India captain Anil Kumble feels that the embattled Shubman Gill has been given the kind of 'cushion' that veteran Cheteshwar Pujara never got and the young batter needs to make it count in the second Test against England or risk being under tremendous pressure.

29 January 2024, 09:48 IST

Gill got cushion that Pujara didn't get, needs to come good in Vizag: Kumble

29 January 2024, 09:48 IST

When will youngsters get their opportunity: Rohit on looking beyond Pujara-Rahane

Once Virat Kohli decided to skip the first two matches against England, the possibility of including either Pujara or Rahane to the India Test squad was discussed widely— but if one is aware about the thought process of current selection panel headed by Ajit Agarkar, they are not in a mood to look back.

24 January 2024, 10:44 IST

When will youngsters get their opportunity: Rohit on looking beyond Pujara-Rahane

24 January 2024, 10:44 IST

The jugular of a juggernaut

Since losing 2-1 to England in 2012 at home, India have posted 16 successive series triumphs, losing a mere three Tests in 44 matches. Australia (2) and England (1) are the only teams who have managed to beat India in their own backyard in the last decade.

23 January 2024, 14:55 IST

The jugular of a juggernaut

23 January 2024, 14:55 IST

Kohli 'revels in on-field battle', didn't like bowling to Pujara: Swann on 2012 England series win

'The one batter I didn't like bowling to was (Cheteshwar) Pujara because was very nimble on his feet,' said the 44-year-old Swann who took 255 wickets with his off-spin from 60 Tests before retiring in 2013.

11 January 2024, 08:50 IST

Kohli 'revels in on-field battle', didn't like bowling to Pujara: Swann on 2012 England series win

11 January 2024, 08:50 IST

Pujara racks up 17th double ton in first-class cricket extending Saurashtra's dominance

Pujrara, unbeaten on 157 overnight, ended with 243 not out off 356 balls as Saurashtra declared their first innings at 578 for four in response to Jharkhand's 142 all in the first innings, gaining a massive lead of 436 runs.

07 January 2024, 14:13 IST

Pujara racks up 17th double ton in first-class cricket extending Saurashtra's dominance

07 January 2024, 14:13 IST

Ranji Trophy: Pujara strikes unbeaten century puts Saurashtra in command against Jharkhand

Pujara was 157 not out at stumps on Day 2, and giving him company at 23 was Prerak Mankad.

06 January 2024, 14:12 IST

Ranji Trophy: Pujara strikes unbeaten century puts Saurashtra in command against Jharkhand

06 January 2024, 14:12 IST

Evolve and deliver or perish

But they’re (Pujara and Rahane) as endearing as they are enduring so one would have expected a longer run, especially since India’s next major assignment involves a two-Test series in South Africa. Alas.

01 December 2023, 15:55 IST

Evolve and deliver or perish

01 December 2023, 15:55 IST

Pujara says getting dropped from Indian team left him frustrated and with a bruised ego

Pujara was India's second highest run-getter in the last WTC cycle (2021-2023) with 928 runs from 17 Tests, a mere four runs behind top-placed Virat Kohli.

21 August 2023, 14:04 IST

Pujara says getting dropped from Indian team left him frustrated and with a bruised ego

21 August 2023, 14:04 IST

Pujara hits another ton as Sussex trumps Somerset in high-scoring tie

Pujara anchored a 319-run chase with an unbeaten 117 off 113 balls to take Sussex home with 11 balls to spare.

12 August 2023, 10:52 IST

Pujara hits another ton as Sussex trumps Somerset in high-scoring tie

12 August 2023, 10:52 IST