Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara

Top-order Batter

Batting Style Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style Legbreak
Age 35 years
Place of Birth India
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22 Dec 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Pujara expresses concerns over India's bowling ahead of MCG Test

Ahead of the Boxing Day Test match at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), veteran Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has raised concerns over the team's bowling strength.

17 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Should Rohit Sharma return to open in Tests? Pujara opines

Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has blamed Rohit Sharma's dip in performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia to the change in his batting position.

06 Dec 2024

KL Rahul

Adelaide Test: Pujara feels India fell short by 70-80 runs

Cheteshwar Pujara has admitted India's batting was below-par on the first day of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide.

Cheteshwar Pujara highlights challenges of facing pink ball in Tests

As India prepare for the 2nd Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Cheteshwar Pujara has opened up on the peculiar challenges of a pink-ball Test.

21 Nov 2024

KL Rahul

Pujara wants KL Rahul to bat at three in Perth

Cheteshwar Pujara, a linchpin of India's Test cricket team, has recommended KL Rahul as his replacement for the upcoming Perth Test.

20 Nov 2024

Josh Hazlewood

'Happy with Pujara's absence': Josh Hazlewood ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has expressed relief over the absence of Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara from the upcoming 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

18 Nov 2024

Devdutt Padikkal

Cheteshwar Pujara to join commentary panel for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Cheteshwar Pujara, one of the stalwarts of Indian cricket, will be seen in action in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

07 Nov 2024

Robin Uthappa

Cheteshwar Pujara for BGT? Robin Uthappa vouches for him

As the Indian cricket team gears up for the impending Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under, former cricketer Robin Uthappa has shared his opinion regarding the squad.

30 Oct 2024

Rishabh Pant

Cheteshwar Pujara was architect of India's 2020/21 BGT win: Paine

Former Australian cricket team captain, Tim Paine, has praised Cheteshwar Pujara for being instrumental in India's 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory.

21 Oct 2024

Rahul Dravid

Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara scripts records with 18th FC double-hundred 

Indian batting talisman Cheteshwar Pujara has added another feather to his illustrious cap by scoring his 18th First-Class double-century.

21 Oct 2024

Rahul Dravid

Cheteshwar Pujara slams 66th First-Class century, surpasses 21,000 runs: Stats 

Indian cricket stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara has added another feather to his already illustrious cap by scoring his 66th First-Class century.

16 Oct 2024

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble advises against Shubman Gill opening in Rohit's absence

Cricket legend Anil Kumble has advised the Indian team management not to look at Shubman Gill as an opener if Rohit Sharma is unavailable for the first Test against Australia.

Pat Cummins acknowledges Jasprit Bumrah's threat ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian cricket team captain, Pat Cummins has expressed his admiration for Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

13 Oct 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara falls for duck versus Tamil Nadu

The 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season opener between Saurashtra and Tamil Nadu saw Team India outcast Cheteshwar Pujara manage a duck in the 2nd innings.

14 Sep 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

Basit Ali lambasts Shreyas Iyer's performance in Duleep Trophy

Former Pakistani cricketer, Basit Ali, has expressed his disappointment over Shreyas Iyer's performance in the Duleep Trophy 2024.

07 Sep 2024

Sachin Tendulkar

Batters with most 50-plus scores in India vs Bangladesh Tests

India lock horns with Bangladesh in the first Test in Chennai on September 19.

06 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding batters with most runs in India vs Bangladesh Tests

India and Bangladesh gear up for a two-match Test series, starting September 19.

02 Sep 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik backs Gill, Sarfaraz to shine in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has expressed his belief that young talents Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan could potentially replace seasoned players Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

22 Aug 2024

Duleep Trophy

Unadkat joins Sussex in County Championship after Duleep Trophy snub

Jaydev Unadkat, a seasoned fast bowler in India's domestic red-ball cricket scene, will turn up for Sussex in the County Championship.

22 Aug 2024

County Cricket

Sussex replace Cheteshwar Pujara with Hughes for 2025 County Championship

Sussex have refrained from retaining India's specialist Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara for the upcoming 2025 County Championship.

03 Aug 2024

Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw hammers successive half-centuries in 2024 One-Day Cup: Stats

Star Indian opener Prithvi Shaw has been brilliant for Northamptonshire in the ongoing 2024 One-Day Cup.

12 Jul 2024

James Anderson

These batting greats were James Anderson's bunnies in Tests

James Anderson signed off from international cricket following England's innings triumph over West Indies in the first Test at Lord's.

14 Mar 2024

Ranji Trophy

Mumbai win 2024 Ranji Trophy: Decoding the tournament in stats

Mumbai won the 2024 Ranji Trophy crown, ending an eight-year wait. This was Mumbai's 42nd Ranji Trophy win.

07 Mar 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Record-breaking Yashasvi Jaiswal stands tall versus England: Decoding his stats

Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name on the record books with a solid half-century on Day 1 of the fifth Test being held in Dharamsala.

07 Mar 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes second-fastest Indian to 1,000 Test runs: Stats

The in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal has accomplished yet another milestone as he has become the second-fastest Indian batter to complete 1,000 Test runs.

29 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal eyes these feats in fifth Test versus England

The in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal can accomplish some massive feats in the fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala, starting on March 7.

25 Feb 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy quarter-final: Sai Kishore dazzles with 4/27 against Saurashtra

Tamil Nadu skipper Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore delivered a match-winning spell against Saurashtra on Day 3 of the 2024 Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

17 Feb 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara clobbers his 63rd First-Class century

Saurashtra talisman Cheteshwar Pujara continued his purple patch on Day 2 against Manipur in the 2024 Ranji Trophy.

Ranji Trophy, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja claims career-best 7/32 versus Rajasthan: Stats

Dharmendrasinh Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers for Saurashtra against Rajasthan in the 2024 Ranji Trophy.

10 Feb 2024

Sheldon Jackson

Ranji Trophy 2024: Sheldon Jackson hammers his 21st First-Class century

Saurashtra's Sheldon Jackson played a crucial knock against Rajasthan in the 2024 Ranji Trophy.

09 Feb 2024

Ranji Trophy

Cheteshwar Pujara slams his 62nd hundred in First-Class cricket: Stats

Cheteshwar Pujara showed character in an excellent knock versus Rajasthan on Day 1 of their encounter in the 2024 Ranji Trophy.

04 Feb 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Hitesh Walunj shines with match haul of 14/163

Hitesh Walunj was the star for Maharashtra in their encounter against Saurashtra in the 2024 Ranji Trophy.

02 Feb 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024: Hitesh Walunj shines with 6/93 against Saurashtra

Hitesh Walunj was the pick of the bowlers for Maharashtra on Day 1 against Saurashtra in the 2024 Ranji Trophy.

21 Jan 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Cheteshwar Pujara becomes fourth Indian to complete 20,000 FC runs

Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has accomplished yet another milestone as he has completed 20,000 runs in First-Class cricket.

19 Jan 2024

Umesh Yadav

Ranji Trophy 2024: Umesh Yadav shines with 4/56 versus Saurashtra

Vidarbha pacer Umesh Yadav was the pick of the bowlers on Day 1 of their encounter against Saurashtra in the 2024 Ranji Trophy.

14 Jan 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024: Nishant Sindhu claims career-best 5/83 against Saurashtra

Nishant Sindhu was the pick of the bowlers for Haryana on Day 3 of their clash against Saurashtra in the 2024 Ranji Trophy.

13 Jan 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024: Subhranshu Senapati hammers maiden First-Class double century

Odisha batter Subhranshu Senapati played a blinder against Madhya Pradesh on Day 2 of the 2024 Ranji Trophy.

12 Jan 2024

Jayant Yadav

Ranji Trophy 2024, Jayant Yadav claims 5/42 against Saurashtra: Stats

Jayant Yadav was the pick of the Haryana bowlers on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy 2024 clash against Saurashtra.

Ranji Trophy 2024, Suraj's century helps Jharkhand hold Saurashtra: Stats

Saurashtra and Jharkhand shared the spoils in a drawn encounter in the 2024 Ranji Trophy on Monday.

07 Jan 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024: Prerak Mankad shines with 104* against Jharkhand

Saurashtra all-rounder Prerak Mankad hammered a fluent century against Jharkhand on Day 3 of the 2024 Ranji Trophy.

07 Jan 2024

Ranji Trophy

Cheteshwar Pujara scripts records with 17th double-ton in FC cricket 

Veteran Saurashtra batter Cheteshwar Pujara hammered a sparkling double-century against Jharkhand on Day 3 of the 2024 Ranji Trophy.

06 Jan 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024: Cheteshwar Pujara clobbers 162-ball century against Jharkhand

Saurashtra batting icon Cheteshwar Pujara hammered a fine century against Jharkhand on Day 2 of the 2024 Ranji Trophy.

30 Dec 2023

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024: Five contenders to win the prestigious title

The Ranji Trophy 2024 edition will be starting from January 5 and teams are ready to fight for the crown.

29 Dec 2023

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024: Players to watch out for

The 2024 edition of the Ranji Trophy is all set to start on January 5 as teams gear up to fight for the crown.

28 Dec 2023

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2024: Everything you need to know

The 2024 edition of the Ranji Trophy commences on January 5.

01 Dec 2023

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Cheteshwar Pujara slams his 34th half-century in List A cricket

Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara smoked a valiant half-century for Saurashtra in the Round 5 match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023 against Mumbai.

03 Oct 2023

Irani Trophy

ROI outclass Saurashtra to defend Irani Cup title: Key stats

The Rest of India (ROI) continued their supremacy in the Irani Cup as they defeated Saurashtra by 175 runs.

02 Oct 2023

Irani Trophy

Irani Cup: ROI post 308; Saurashtra trail by 96 runs

The Rest of India (ROI) have a commanding lead over Saurashtra in the 2023 Irani Cup in Rajkot.

14 Aug 2023

Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw hammers 10th List A century, completes 3,000 runs

Extending his sensational run in the ongoing One-Day Cup, Prithvi Shaw smoked a brilliant 125* for Northamptonshire in the game against Durham.

12 Aug 2023

Virat Kohli

Cheteshwar Pujara completes 5,500 List A runs with 16th century

Extending his purple patch in the ongoing One-Day Cup, Cheteshwar Pujara smoked a scintillating century against Somerset on Friday (August 11).

10 Aug 2023

Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw: Decoding his stellar stats in List A cricket

Prithvi Shaw was at the peak of his prowess on Wednesday (August 9) as he slammed a record-breaking double-century for Northamptonshire in the One Day Cup match against Somerset.

16 Jul 2023

Duleep Trophy

South Zone lift 2023 Duleep Trophy title: Key takeaways

South Zone have won the 2023 Duleep Trophy title with a 75-run triumph against West Zone in the final.

16 Jul 2023

Duleep Trophy

South Zone beat West Zone, lift 2023 Duleep Trophy: Stats

South Zone have lifted the 2023 Duleep Trophy title by beating West Zone by 75 runs in the final.

15 Jul 2023

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy final: Priyank Panchal leads WZone's fight back

The ongoing 2023 Duleep Trophy final is heading toward a thrilling finish.

13 Jul 2023

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy final: Shaw, Kaverappa star on rain-hit Day 2

South Zone have made a brilliant bounce back after getting bundled out for just 213 in the ongoing 2023 Duleep Trophy final against West Zone.

10 Jul 2023

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy 2023 Final: Here is the statistical preview

The West Zone will cross swords against the South Zone in the final of the 2023 Duleep Trophy, starting July 12. Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium will host the title clash.

09 Jul 2023

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy 2023: Presenting the two finalists

The 2023 Duleep Trophy final will be a rematch of the last season's summit clash as South Zone and West Zone will once again fight for the glory.

08 Jul 2023

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy: WZone qualify for final after draw against CZone

West Zone have advanced to the final of the 2023 Duleep Trophy following the drawn affair against Central Zone in the first semi-final.

07 Jul 2023

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy semis: Pujara's ton tightens WZone's grip over CZone

West Zone have put Central Zone further on the back foot in the ongoing first semi-final of the 2023 Duleep Trophy.

07 Jul 2023

Indian Cricket Team

Duleep Trophy semis: Cheteshwar Pujara smokes ton following Test snub

Cheteshwar Pujara smoked a brilliant century against Central Zone in the first semi-final of the 2023 Duleep Trophy.

06 Jul 2023

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy semis, Day 2: All-round WZone dominate CZone

A fiery five-wicket haul from Arzan Nagwaswalla has put West Zone on top in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 1st semi-final against Central Zone.

06 Jul 2023

Shivam Mavi

Duleep Trophy 2023: Shivam Mavi claims career-best six-fer

Central Zone skipper Shivam Mavi claimed a brilliant six-wicket haul as West Zone were bundled out for 220 while batting first in the ongoing first semi-final of the 2023 Duleep Trophy.

05 Jul 2023

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy semis, Day 1: Mavi runs through WZONE's batting

A four-wicket haul from skipper Shivam Mavi put Central Zone on top against West Zone on Day 1 of the 2023 Duleep Trophy first semi-final.

03 Jul 2023

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy 2023: Presenting the four semi-finalists

The two quarter-finals of the Duleep Trophy 2023 have been done and dusted as the four semi-finalists have been finalized.

Has Pujara struggled post Test comeback? His numbers state otherwise

Cheteshwar Pujara faced the axe as India announced their Test squad for the two-match series against West Indies, starting July 12.

23 Jun 2023

Indian Cricket Team

After being snubbed, Cheteshwar Pujara to play in Duleep Trophy

Senior Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara will be seen playing for West Zone in the Duleep Trophy.

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