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Cheteshwar Pujara being congratulated by convenor Vivek Atray and organising secretary Capt Sushil Kapoor (Retd) in the All India JP Atray Cricket Tournament in 2010 after Pujara was inducted into the Indian Test team..

Kapil, Dhoni, Pujara: Tournament that kept finding game's biggest names no more

September 10, 2026 10:28 pm

After 30 editions, the All India JP Atray Cricket Tournament has folded, unable to find grounds in a packed calendar.

Prasidh Krishna of India celebrates the wicket of Kamindu Mendis of Sri Lanka during Day 3 of the 2nd Test match between Sri Lanka and India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 25, 2026.

'Krishna has looked ahead in all aspects': Kaif, Pujara praise pacer as IND enforce follow-on vs SL

August 26, 2026 11:51 am

Krishna's spell of 3/47 in 14 overs helped India reduce Sri Lanka to 265/8 before they were eventually bundled out for 290. India then asked them to bat again.

South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in Kolkata Test. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

Cheteshwar Pujara: 'India needs pitches where Tests don't get over on Day 3 and where batsmen's skill is tested, not luck'

November 16, 2025 5:21 pm

Pujara stressed a perfect pitch ought to test temperament and technique and not be at the mercy of luck, like happens with rank turners that India have been opting for since 2020

Narendra Modi letter to Cheteshwar pujara

PM Modi sends letter to Cheteshwar Pujara after his retirement: 'You were a reminder of the beauty of the longer format'

August 31, 2025 8:18 pm

Pujara, who retired last Sunday, scored 7195 runs in 103 Tests with 19 centuries for India.

Top News Headlines for School Assembly (August 26): Delhi Metro fare hike, Russia lays Ukraine peace terms and more

Top News Headlines for School Assembly (August 26): Trump's additional 25% 'penalty' kicks in tomorrow, India warns Pakistan of potential flood

August 26, 2025 5:03 pm

Here are the top school assembly news headlines for today, August 26: India and Fiji strengthen defense ties, Supreme Court allows victim appeals, US acquires stake in Intel, Delhi Metro fare hike, Pujara retires, IIT reforms, CBSE mental health workshops, Israel tensions rise. These updates cover National, International, Sports, and Business news to help students stay informed and confident while presenting in their school morning assembly.

Cheteshwar Pujara in action during the U19 World Cup in 2006. (File)

When Cheteshwar Pujara won, India won

August 25, 2025 12:44 pm

Who knows — the recent accolade-earning draw in England could well have been a victory had India had a number 3 of Pujara’s class. Perhaps this was the only chink in the batting armoury on that tour

No regrets, have been fortunate to have played for long time: Cheteshwar Pujara

August 24, 2025 8:44 pm

He made his Test debut in 2010 but it was after Rahul Dravid's retirement in 2012 that he made No.3 spot his own for the next decade.

IND vs ENG |‘We realised he was our wildcard that would play for India for very long time..’: Cheteshwar Pujara on his early memories of Jasprit Bumrah

July 21, 2025 6:07 pm

The Indian pacer had overtaken Kapil Dev’s earlier record of 12 five-for, the most by an Indian bowlers in overseas Tests, with a five-wicket haul during England’s first innings in Lord’s Test.

Cheteshwar Pujara explains the challenges and mental skills needed to succeed in England. (BCCI)

Express Interview with Cheteshwar Pujara: - Indian batsmen have to play late, cut out few shots but turnaround time between IPL and Tests not ideal

June 19, 2025 8:29 pm

Pujara believes the first Test pitch at Headingley won’t suit finger spinners but if India play Kuldeep Yadav instead of Ravindra Jadeja, they might worry about their batting depth.