As India gears up to face Australia in the upcoming Test match, all eyes are on Cheteshwar Pujara, who is set to make history by playing his 100th Test. Team India’s head coach, Rahul Dravid, couldn’t help but praise the veteran batter for his remarkable achievement, lauding his skill, resilience and dedication that have made him one of the best players in Tests.
With 7021 runs to his name at an average of 44.15, Pujara has been a key member of the Indian Test outfit since his debut against Australia in 2010. In fact, he replaced none other than Dravid himself as India’s No. 3 batter in the Test squad, earning the nickname of the ‘new wall’ of Indian cricket.
Pujara’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring, and Dravid noted that playing 100 Tests is a testament to his longevity, fitness, ability to handle success and failure, and most importantly, his unwavering dedication. Pujara’s impressive performance in the 2018-19 series against Australia, where he was the Player of the Series with 521 runs, speaks volumes about his talent and skill as a player.
Dravid went on to describe Pujara as a very popular member of the Indian team, and everyone is thrilled to celebrate this big moment with him. With his impressive record, including 19 hundreds and 34 fifties, Pujara has played some crucial knocks that helped India win matches and series over the last decade.
As the Delhi Test approaches, all eyes will be on Pujara, who is set to create history and make the nation proud. The celebrations will be in full swing as India’s cricketing fraternity comes together to honor the player who has been a pillar of strength for the Indian Test team.