Pujara scored a century in ‘baseball’ style
Cheteshwar Pujara Hundred: The teams of India and England are currently playing the third match of the 5-match Test series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. On the other hand, in Rajkot itself, senior batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, who is out of Team India, has played a explosive innings. Pujara completed his 63rd century in first class cricket on Saturday. During this, he was seen playing in the style of ‘baseball’.
Cheteshwar Pujara scored 63rd century
Ranji Trophy match is being played between Saurashtra and Manipur at Sanosara Cricket Ground in Rajkot. In this match, Pujara scored a brilliant century against Manipur. He scored a century in just 102 balls. This is Cheteshwar Pujara’s 63rd century in first class cricket. He was out after scoring 108 runs in 105 balls. During this, he hit 12 fours and one six.
Pujara’s bat is on fire in Ranji Trophy
Cheteshwar Pujara’s excellent form continues in this season of Ranji Trophy. He is attracting the attention of the selectors by continuously playing big innings. This year Pujara has played innings of 243*, 49, 43, 43, 66, 91, 3, 0, 110, 25 and 108 runs in Ranji. At the same time, before this match, he had scored 673 runs in 7 matches at an average of 77. Pujara has reached third place among Indians who have scored most centuries in first class cricket. In this list, Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar are at number one with 81-81 centuries. Whereas, Rahul Dravid is at second place with 68 centuries.
Waiting to return to Team India
Cheteshwar Pujara has not been included in Team India for quite some time. Pujara played his last match for Team India in the World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2023. Team India had to face defeat in this match. Since then he has not returned to Team India.
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