Cheteshwar Pujara is a name that is synonymous with grit, determination, and dedication. Considered as one of the most gifted Test batters India has ever produced, Pujara is all set to make history by becoming the 13th Indian player to represent the country in 100 Test matches.
Pujara’s journey in the Indian cricket team began in 2010, where he emerged as a natural successor to Rahul Dravid at No.3 in the Test team. Since then, the right-handed batter has evolved to be one of the greatest Test batters of the modern era, having proven his credentials across all conditions in a highly competitive Indian batting setup.
What sets Pujara apart is not just his cricketing abilities but his unwavering commitment to staying true to his values. Influenced by his late mother’s spiritual teachings, Pujara has always maintained a path of truth and sincerity, as attested to by his father, Arvind.
Arvind shared how his wife’s belief that their son would play for India never wavered, even when Cheteshwar was not getting the recognition he deserved. Reena, Pujara’s mother, passed away when he was 17, but her belief in her son’s abilities remained strong.
With 7021 runs in the longest format of the game at an average of 44.16, Pujara is currently the eighth-highest run-scorer for India in Tests, only 191 runs behind Sourav Ganguly. He has recorded 19 Test hundreds, the most recent coming during the tour of Bangladesh in December 2022.
As Cheteshwar Pujara gears up for his 100th Test appearance, all eyes will be on him to see if he can become the first Indian batter to record a hundred in this special milestone. With the Indian team currently leading the four-match series against Australia 1-0, there’s a lot at stake, and fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see how Pujara performs.