Cheteshwar Pujara is an Indian cricketer known for his solid technique and his ability to bat for long periods. Born on January 25, 1988, in Rajkot, Gujarat, Pujara made his debut for the Indian cricket team in 2010 and has since become one of the most reliable batsmen on the team.
Pujara’s Early Career
Cheteshwar Pujara’s cricketing journey began in his hometown of Rajkot, where he started playing cricket at a young age. He soon made a name for himself as a prolific run-scorer in domestic cricket and was selected to represent India at the U-19 level.
In his debut season for the Saurashtra cricket team in 2005-06, Pujara scored 279 runs in four matches, including a century against Maharashtra. He continued to impress with his performances in domestic cricket, and in 2008, he was selected to play for India A team.
Pujara’s International Career
Cheteshwar Pujara made his debut for the Indian cricket team in October 2010 in a Test match against Australia in Bangalore. He scored 72 runs in his debut innings, showing his ability to bat for long periods and his solid technique.
Pujara soon became a regular in the Indian Test team, and he established himself as one of the most reliable batsmen on the team. He scored his first Test century against New Zealand in 2012 and went on to score several more in the following years.
Pujara’s Style of Play
Cheteshwar Pujara’s batting style is based on his solid technique and his ability to bat for long periods. He is known for his patience and his ability to grind out runs, which has earned him the nickname “The Wall” among cricket fans.
Pujara’s success in Test cricket is due to his ability to play the ball late and his sound judgment of the line and length of the ball. He is also a brilliant fielder and has taken some spectacular catches in the field.
Pujara’s Achievements
Cheteshwar Pujara has achieved several milestones in his international cricket career. He has scored 6,110 runs in Test cricket at an average of 48.08, including 18 centuries and 28 half-centuries. He has also been a part of some of India’s most memorable Test victories, including the series win against Australia in 2018-19 and the historic series win against Australia in 2020-21.
