Cheteshwar Pujara

IND vs SA 2nd Test: Sunil Gavaskar makes BIG statement on Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane after another flop show

Pujara and Rahane got out off consecutive deliveries from South Africa's pacer Duanne Olivier on Day 1 of the second Test in Johannesburg on Monday.
 

Jan 03, 2022, 20:14 PM IST

IND vs SA 2nd Test: 'Cheteshwar Pujara will be rested soon if his flop show continue'

Team India Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara is yet to strike form with the bat as he scored 0 and 16 in the first Test match against South Africa.

Jan 02, 2022, 10:07 AM IST

WATCH: Cheteshwar Pujara dances to celebrate Team India's win in Centurion Test, wife Puja reacts

Team India won the first Test against South Africa on Thursday (December 30) thanks to an all-round show. 

Dec 31, 2021, 09:21 AM IST

Should Virat Kohli quit playing cover drive to stop getting out? Here's what batting coach has to SAY

Virat Kohli shouldn't give up on expansive drives which has got him loads of runs but he does need to be judicious while choosing the right delivery for the perfect execution, feels Indian team batting coach Vikram Rathour.

Dec 30, 2021, 10:49 AM IST

IND vs SA 1st Test: Rahul Dravid stuns fans with his gesture towards Cheteshwar Pujara after golden duck – WATCH

Pujara’s cheap dismissal left fans disappointed, however, India coach Rahul Dravid once again displayed his calm demeanor as he lifted the batter’s spirits in the dressing room.

Dec 27, 2021, 19:43 PM IST

India vs South Africa 1st Test: Lungi Ngidi says, ‘game on if SA can restrict India under 350’

Lungi Ngidi was the only wicket-taker for South Africa on the day, returning with 3/45 in 17 overs and also became the only bowler to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara on golden duck twice in Tests. 

Dec 27, 2021, 07:06 AM IST

India vs South Africa 2021-22: Anushka Sharma gives glimpse of team’s resort on arrival in Johannesburg

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma will be celebrating their daughter Vamika’s first birthday, which is on January 11 in South Africa. 

Dec 17, 2021, 07:10 AM IST

India tour of SA could be Ishant Sharma's last series, says report

India pacer Ishant Sharma is 33 and for a pacer this period is a tricky one. One, he has to ensure his fitness levels are met with international standards and two, he is always in a tussle with the young blood that is coming in. 

Dec 11, 2021, 17:20 PM IST

IND vs SA: Five Indian players who could lose their place after Test series

These players will need to have extra-ordinary tour of South Africa for mere survival in the India squad.

Dec 09, 2021, 21:30 PM IST

India vs South Africa 2021: Virat Kohli’s ODI captaincy future to be decided this week

India are supposed to play three ODIs in South Africa and the biggest question now is whether the country needs two white ball captains which can potentially lead to clash of ideas. Rohit Sharma is already the T20 captain.

Dec 06, 2021, 06:21 AM IST

India vs New Zealand 2021: Wasim Jaffer shares viral ‘Hera-Pheri’ meme to signal Virat Kohli’s return to team

Wasim Jaffer's tweet has come after the former Indian opener had said that either Ajinkya Rahane or Mayank Agarwal will make way for Virat Kohli. 

Dec 02, 2021, 08:17 AM IST

India vs New Zealand 2021: Ishant Sharma needs couple of Tests to get his rhythm back, says bowling coach Paras Mhambrey

Ishant Sharma, in his last four Tests, has picked only eight wickets and bowled a total of 109.2 overs in these games. 

Dec 01, 2021, 14:35 PM IST

India vs New Zealand 2021: Will Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane face the axe with Virat Kohli return in Mumbai

Cheteshwar Pujara scored 26 and 22 in the ongoing Kanpur Test while Ajinkya Rahane managed 35 and 4 in the two innings. Rahane, in fact, has endured a horror 2021 season – scoring 411 runs in 12 Tests at an average of just 19.57.

Nov 29, 2021, 10:42 AM IST

India vs New Zealand: Cheteshwar Pujara happy to have Rahul Dravid aboard as head coach

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara is happy to have Rahul Dravid as head coach, Pujara shared his Under-19 memories with his coach and how it'll help the team to perform better.

Nov 23, 2021, 16:08 PM IST

Team India vice-captain Cheteshwar Pujara to carry ‘fearless mindset’ from England into NZ Tests

Cheteshwar Pujara notched up 227 runs in the four Tests against England in the summer including 91 in the third Test at Leeds and 61 in the 4th Test at the Oval. 

Nov 23, 2021, 12:31 PM IST

England pacer apologises to Cheteshwar Pujara for calling him with a RACIST nickname

Earlier in the week, Brooks' name had featured in Azeem Rafiq's testimony in front of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee.

Nov 18, 2021, 17:30 PM IST

Azeem Rafiq reveals use of word ‘Steve’ for Cheteshwar Pujara and ‘Kevin’ by Gary Ballance in racist context

Azeem Rafiq spoke in detail about one-time Yorkshire captain Gary Ballance. Notably, Ballance admitted using a ‘racial slur’ towards Rafiq in a lengthy statement issued earlier this month, apologising but stating it as part of a long and deep friendship.

Nov 17, 2021, 07:00 AM IST

Team India revolt against Virat Kohli? BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal says THIS

Initially, it was suggested that Ravichandran Ashwin had gone and spoken to the BCCI top brass over issues with Virat Kohli’s leadership and most recently, reports emerged that Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara had called up by the board secretary Jay Shah to give their verdict on Kohli’s captaincy.

Sep 30, 2021, 09:13 AM IST

India vs Eng 5th Test: India fret over Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara’s fitness in Manchester

The medical team is still assessing both the senior players Rohit Sharma (knee injury) and Cheteshwar Pujara (ankle) but it couldn't be ascertained whether they have partially or completely recovered.

Sep 09, 2021, 06:56 AM IST

IND vs ENG 4th Test: Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara nurse niggles as India field substitutes

Senior players Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara didn't take the field during the England second innings on the fourth day of the fourth Test at The Oval. 

Sep 05, 2021, 23:00 PM IST