Cheteshwar Pujara

Sydney Test: Cheteshwar Pujara torments Australia as India end Day 1 at 303-4

 It is to be noted that India only need to avoid a defeat in the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) to secure their maiden Test series triumph Down Under.

Jan 03, 2019, 13:14 PM IST

Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara difference between India and Australia: Aussie coach

"At this stage, the difference in the series is Pujara and Kohli, if we're frank," says Justin Langer.

Dec 31, 2018, 11:22 AM IST

Pujara has been flexible in altering his game as per team's demands: Virat Kohli

With a bowling attack that can get 20 wickets in any conditions, Pujara's role becomes even more crucial reckons Kohli. 

Dec 30, 2018, 13:36 PM IST

3rd Test: India beat Australia by 137 runs to take 2-1 series lead

Resuming on 258 for eight, 141 runs short of victory, Australia`s best hope was for rain to wash out the final day but the morning showers merely delayed the inevitable.

Dec 30, 2018, 08:28 AM IST

Current Indian bowling attack can take 20 wickets in every Test: Rahul Dravid

India are currently on the brink of winning the third Test against Australia after reducing the hosts to 258/8 in their chase of 399 runs at the end of the fourth day's play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Saturday.  

Dec 29, 2018, 23:56 PM IST

Virat Kohli out for duck for eighth time in Test career

The skipper was dismissed in identical fashion as to Pujara's, who too had flicked the ball into the hands of the fielder at leg slip.

Dec 28, 2018, 14:42 PM IST

Boxing Day Test: Jasprit Bumrah rips through Australia, India on top despite 2nd innings collapse

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah had Australia's batsmen tied up in knots with his immaculate line and length, giving India the decisive advantage that withstood a second innings batting collapse in the third cricket Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.

Dec 28, 2018, 13:15 PM IST

MCG Test: Cheteshwar Pujara's ton puts India in command against Aussies after Day 2

Cheteshwar Pujara produced yet another classy hundred and stitched a 170-run stand with captain Virat Kohli (82) to put India in command against Australia on the second day of the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday.

Dec 27, 2018, 13:22 PM IST

Cheteshwar Pujara slams 17th Test ton, fourth against Australia

It is also Pujara's second century in the longest format of the game Down Under and fourth overall Test ton against Australia.

Dec 27, 2018, 07:57 AM IST

2nd Test, Day 2: Australia trail by 435 runs against India at stumps

Australia trail India by 435 runs in their first innings at the end of the second day's play of the third Test at the MCG on  Thursday.

Dec 27, 2018, 05:36 AM IST

Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli combine to frustrate Australia on Boxing Day

Opener Mayank Agarwal enjoyed a stellar introduction to Test cricket, scoring 76 to record the highest ever innings by an India debutant on Australian soil before being dismissed on the last ball before tea.

Dec 26, 2018, 12:55 PM IST

India should consider playing Hardik Pandya in Boxing Day Test: Michael Hussey

While India won the first Test by 31 runs with a well-balanced bowling unit, including a spinner, the four-pacer plan backfired in Perth as Australia levelled the series with a 146-run win.

Dec 21, 2018, 15:34 PM IST

We will not be satisfied with just one Test win, says Virat Kohli

India had come close to winning the opening match at the Adelaide Oval in 2014 before losing by 48 runs.

Dec 10, 2018, 16:58 PM IST

Super proud of bowling unit: Virat Kohli, after clinching Adelaide Test

Kohli further emphasized on learning from the mistakes committed in the first innings. 

Dec 10, 2018, 16:13 PM IST

Stay longer in crease to frustrate Australia in next Test: Kohli to batsmen

India, who claimed the opening Test by 31 runs, were 86 for 5 in the first innings before Cheteshwar Pujara's gritty 123 helped the visitors post 250.

Dec 10, 2018, 15:57 PM IST

Rahane, Pujara are quality players, have put us in a good position: Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar

The batsmen stitched an 87-run partnership to help India post a total in excess of 300 which seemed improbable at one stage. 

Dec 09, 2018, 20:46 PM IST

Adelaide Test: India just 6 wickets away from historic win

India have not won a Test match in Adelaide since 2003, when it defeated the then Steve Waugh-led Australia by four wickets.

Dec 09, 2018, 13:41 PM IST

1st Test, India vs Australia: Visitors in driver's seat after Day 4, need 6 more wickets to win

India ended the fourth day's play in a strong position, needing just six wickets to win the opening Test against Australia. 

Dec 09, 2018, 05:41 AM IST

Cheteshwar Pujara's first innings a blueprint on Adelaide wicket: Travis Head

Taking a leaf out of Pujara's book, Head scored a 167-ball 72 to steer Australia to 235 on the third day of first Test on Saturday.

Dec 08, 2018, 17:07 PM IST

Cheteshwar Pujara equals Sourav Ganguly's record of 16 centuries with gritty 123 vs Australia

Pujara departed for 123 after being dismissed following an excellent throw by Pat Cummins, playing a key role in India registering a total of 250/9 which seemed improbable at one stage.  

Dec 06, 2018, 15:24 PM IST