IND vs AUS 1st Test: Cheteshwar Pujara recalls India’s first series victory on Australian Soil ahead of the 2023’s BGT

As India prepares for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Cheteshwar Pujara shares some of the highlighting moments of his career back during the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia.

The 2018-19 Test series in Australia was a defining moment in Cheteshwar Pujara’s cricketing career. India’s star batter played a crucial role in the team’s historic 2-1 victory, amassing 521 runs at an impressive average of 74.43 and hitting three centuries.

Cheteshwar Pujara

According to Pujara, the series was the best of his career and every match was a challenge. He faced both mental and physical stress, but thrived under the pressure, relishing the battle against a highly competitive Australian side.

Cheteshwar Pujara has a long history with Australia, with his first international appearance against them, and has consistently stepped up in every series. He has accumulated an impressive 1893 runs against them in 20 Tests, averaging 54.09.

In the lead-up to the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Pujara has been working on improving his game and preparing for the challenge ahead. He’s been practicing in Rajkot and playing in the Ranji Trophy, and although he won’t reveal specific details, he’s confident that the things he’s working on will help him during the series.

India have held the Border-Gavaskar Trophy since 2017 and will be looking to retain it when they face Australia on February 9 in Nagpur. It’s sure to be a thrilling series, with both teams eager to prove their worth.

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