Cheteshwar Pujara: News
In an Indian cricket team full of gelled hairs and beach bodies, there is one player who is a throwback to those olden days when cricketers spent more time in the nets than in the gym. Cheteshwar Pujara, a Rajkot-born right-handed batsman, first made noise when he scored a double-century against England on his U-19 Test debut in 2005. In the 2006 U-19 World Cup, he was the player of the tournament. Pujara made his international debut in a Test match against Australia in 2010. He didn't make a lot of waves initially. It was when he returned to the team in 2012 after an injury lay-off that he started cementing his position in the Test side. In 2013, when he reached the 1,000 runs mark in Tests, he became the second-fastest Indian to do so. To answer the questions regarding his away form, in the 2013 Test series in South Africa, Pujara put on a show and finished the series as the leading scorer. For a batsman as determined and gritty as Pujara, he is surprisingly bottom-handed. In a world where innovative batsmen are adored, Pujara is a purist—a throwback.
20 Jan 2023
Indian Cricket TeamCheteshwar Pujara completes 12,000 First-Class runs in India: Stats
Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has completed 12,000 First-Class runs in India. Pujara attained the milestone on Friday when playing for Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy 2022-23 season.
30 Dec 2022
Virat Kohli#YearInReview: Batsmen who ended their century drought in 2022
The year 2022 witnessed some jaw-dropping matches across formats and cricket fans couldn't have asked for more.
25 Dec 2022
Indian Cricket TeamBangladesh vs India, 2nd Test: Here's what the captains said
After a 1-2 defeat in the ODI series, India earned redemption with a 2-0 whitewash in the Test leg of the just-concluded Bangladesh tour.
23 Dec 2022
Indian Cricket TeamBAN vs IND, Cheteshwar Pujara completes 7,000 Test runs: Stats
Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has added another feather to his already-illustrious hat as he became the eighth Indian batter to complete 7,000 Test runs.
21 Dec 2022
KL RahulBangladesh vs India, Test series: KL Rahul suffers hand injury
India's stand-in captain KL Rahul suffered a blow to his hand ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
18 Dec 2022
Indian Cricket TeamAll-round India trounce Bangladesh in first Test: Key stats
India beat Bangladesh in the first Test at Chattogram on Day 5.
16 Dec 2022
Indian Cricket TeamCheteshwar Pujara scores first Test ton in 52 innings: Stats
Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara brought up his 19th Test hundred on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh.
16 Dec 2022
Indian Cricket TeamBAN vs IND, 1st Test: Gill, Pujara floor the Tigers
Team India had a perfect run all throughout Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram.
16 Dec 2022
Indian Cricket TeamBAN vs IND, 1st Test: Visitors declare at 258/2
Team India has declared their second innings at 258/2 in the ongoing opening Test versus Bangladesh in Chattogram.
14 Dec 2022
Indian Cricket TeamBangladesh vs India: Cheteshwar Pujara slams his 34th Test half-century
Top-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara set the tone of India's innings on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.
14 Dec 2022
Indian Cricket Team1st Test: Pujara-Iyer partnership guides India to 278/6 against Bangladesh
India compiled 278/6 against Bangladesh on Day 1 of the 1st Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.
12 Dec 2022
Ranji TrophyRanji Trophy 2022-23: Everything you need to know
The 88th edition of the Ranji Trophy commences on December 13.
09 Dec 2022
Cricket NewsIndia A beat Bangladesh A; Saurabh Kumar clinches 6/74: Stats
Saurabh Kumar starred as India A sealed an innings win over Bangladesh A in the second and final unofficial Test of the series on Friday.
18 Nov 2022
Umesh YadavPujara, Umesh could play for India A on Bangladesh tour
Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav could be named in the India A squad for the upcoming Bangladesh tour, reported Cricbuzz.
25 Oct 2022
Indian Cricket TeamCheteshwar Pujara re-signs with Sussex for 2023 County season
India's Cheteshwar Pujara will return to Sussex for County cricket in 2023.
01 Oct 2022
Irani TrophyIrani Cup, Day 1: Saurashtra bowled out, ROI gain lead
There was plenty of action on Day 1 of the Irani Cup between Saurashtra and the Rest of India (ROI) at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot.
28 Sep 2022
Hanuma VihariIrani Cup: Hanuma Vihari to lead Rest of India
Hanuma Vihari is set to lead the Rest of India side in the upcoming Irani Cup, India's First-Class tournament.
19 Sep 2022
Navdeep SainiNavdeep Saini ruled out of Duleep Trophy, NZ A matches
Indian seamer Navdeep Saini will miss the upcoming Duleep Trophy final and the three-match unofficial one-dayers against New Zealand A.
13 Sep 2022
Jasprit BumrahIndia's Mohammed Siraj takes five-fer on County debut: Key stats
Indian seamer Mohammed Siraj picked a five-wicket haul for Warwickshire on his County debut.
28 Aug 2022
LancashireRoyal London One-Day Cup 2022: Presenting the four semi-finalists
The Royal London One-Day Cup 2022 has reached the business end.
25 Aug 2022
Test CricketCheteshwar Pujara: Decoding his incredible batting stats in 2022
Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has had an exceptional run this year.
23 Aug 2022
Cricket News2022 Royal London One-Day Cup: Cheteshwar Pujara slams third ton
Indian top-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara continues his exploits in the ongoing domestic England summer.
15 Aug 2022
Cricket NewsRoyal London One-Day Cup: Cheteshwar Pujara slams 174 for Sussex
Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has been on a roll in the ongoing Royal London One-Day Cup.
13 Aug 2022
Cricket NewsCheteshwar Pujara slams a ton in Royal London One-Day Cup
India's Cheteshwar Pujara is scoring runs for fun in England's domestic season underway.
29 Jul 2022
Cricket NewsCheteshwar Pujara becomes second-highest scorer in County Division Two 2022
Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara extended his herculean run of form in the County Championship Division Two underway.
21 Jul 2022
Navdeep SainiIndia's Navdeep Saini takes five-for in County Championship: Key stats
India fast bowler Navdeep Saini picked a five-wicket haul on his County Championship debut on Wednesday.
21 Jul 2022
Cricket NewsCheteshwar Pujara hammers third double-ton for Sussex this season
Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has smashed his third double-century for Sussex in the ongoing County season.
15 Jul 2022
Navdeep SainiIndian pacer Navdeep Saini to represent Kent in County Championship
Indian seamer Navdeep Saini is set to represent Kent in the County Championship.
04 Jul 2022
Rishabh PantEngland vs India, 5th Test: Day 4 report and stats
England rallied over India on Day 4 of the Edgbaston Test.
04 Jul 2022
England Cricket TeamDecoding stats of Pujara: First vs second innings since 2020
India's Cheteshwar Pujara stamped a gritty 66 off 168 deliveries in the second innings against England at Edgbaston.
04 Jul 2022
England Cricket TeamEngland vs India, 5th Test: Visitors build a crucial lead
India (125/3) have gained a 257-run lead against England on Day 3 of the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston.
02 Jul 2022
England Cricket TeamHow has Ravindra Jadeja fared in SENA countries? Key stats
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja smacked an unbeaten 83 against England on Day 1 of the Edgbaston Test on Friday.
02 Jul 2022
England Cricket TeamRishabh Pant gets past 2,000 Test runs: Key stats
India's Rishabh Pant smacked a 111-ball 146 on Day 1 of the rescheduled Test against England at Edgbaston.
01 Jul 2022
Indian Cricket TeamHow has Cheteshwar Pujara fared in SENA countries? Key stats
Top-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara opened for India in the fifth and final Test against England that started today.
01 May 2022
Mohammad AzharuddinDecoding Cheteshwar Pujara's sensational run for Sussex in County Cricket
Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara hammered his second double-century in the ongoing County Championship Division Two.
18 Apr 2022
Cricket NewsPujara becomes second Indian to score double-century in County Championship
Indian top-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara has become only the second Indian to score a double-century in the County Championship (Division 2), England's premier First-class tournament.
05 Apr 2022
Test CricketCheteshwar Pujara's visa issues delay his Sussex debut
Cheteshwar Pujara will have to wait for a week before making his County debut with Sussex.
10 Mar 2022
Test CricketCheteshwar Pujara set to play County Championship and One-Day Cup
Indian top-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara is set to feature in the impending season of the County Championship and the One-Day Cup in the UK.
08 Feb 2022
Ranji TrophyAjinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara set to play Ranji Trophy
Senior Indian batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane will feature in the Ranji Trophy, India's premier First-class tournament, set to be held in two phases.
15 Jan 2022
Test CricketDecoding the numbers which define Cheteshwar Pujara's lean patch
India's batters didn't show a concerted effort in the third Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town.