cheteshwar pujara

Why Pujara feels India should not have enforced follow-on in Colombo Test

August 28, 2026 5:51 pm

The series ended 1-0 in favour of India due to their victory in the 1st Test at Galle but the draw in Colombo led to them dropping points and they stayed stuck in 5th in the World Test Championships points table.

'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.

'Your ego gets hurt...': Pujara impressed by how Pant absorbed body blows on Day 2 of IND vs SL 2nd Test

August 24, 2026 4:52 pm

Cheteshwar Pujara has seen Rishabh Pant flying at the other end in the past while taking blows himself, notably during India's 2020/21 Test series in Australia. 

'Be brave with declaration': Former batter's advice for India to win Galle Test

August 18, 2026 9:00 am

Shubman Gill's men can therefore ill afford to drop points in Galle, where the match has seen a chunk of overs taken out from the first three days of play due to persistent rain. 

'One of the best Test cricketers': Pujara hails India batter after IND vs SL Day 1

August 16, 2026 9:34 am

Pujara hailed KL Rahul's contributions at the top of the order, rating him among the best players in the format for India.

Why search for a solid No.3 continues in post-Cheteshwar Pujara era

August 14, 2026 8:25 am

In three years, seven batsmen, including Gill, have played at one-down for Team India

Pujara cautions Delhi Capitals skipper ahead of IPL 2026: 'He should not be extra casual'

March 19, 2026 12:33 pm

Cheteshwar Pujara has cautioned Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel against being overly casual, stressing the need to maintain intensity and momentum throughout IPL 2026

Cheteshwar Pujara urges MS Dhoni to bat 25-30 deliveries: 'Don’t see a point in MS Dhoni batting at No. 8 or 9...other batter in the CSK team can do'

March 12, 2026 6:11 pm

"When you’re in that setup, there is clarity about what is expected of you as a player," said Pujara

Robin Uthappa advises on how to bat on MCG pitch: 'Play like Puji and Ajinkya Rahane. Definitely, you’ll score runs'

December 30, 2025 10:30 am

Match referee Jeff Crowe has said the pitch was “unsatisfactory”. “The MCG pitch was too much in favour of the bowlers,” Crowe said

‘Players should not be afraid of selectors’ : Rahane’s advice for Indian cricket progress

October 15, 2025 2:24 pm

In reply to Rahane's thoughts on selectors, Pujara agreed about the need for selectors to be recently retired cricketers, but was of the view that a former cricketer, who retired long back, should not also be deprived of the chance.

Cheteshwar Pujara's 100th Test: Pujara becomes 13th Indian to reach the milestone

February 17, 2023 12:25 pm

Cheteshwar Pujara's 100th Test: Flanked by his family and team-mates, Pujara, the Indian batting mainstay in the longest format of the game, received a special cap from Gavaskar to honour his achievements.

Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara tons drive India into ascendancy on Day 2

November 25, 2017 5:50 pm

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara shared a 209-run stand to hand India a 107-run first innings lead over Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the second Test.

Cheteshwar Pujara 128*, Ajinkya Rahane 103*; India 344/3 on Day 1 against Sri Lanka

August 03, 2017 5:31 pm

India had a perfect start to the second Test against Sri Lanka as they ended first day's play at 344/3. Riding on unbeaten tons from Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane, the Virat Kohli-led side looked in cruise control especially in the later part of the day.

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1: Dhawan's blitz and Pujara's grit floor Sri Lanka at Galle

July 26, 2017 6:31 pm

India were dominant on Day 1 against Sri Lanka with Shikhar Dhawan blazing his way to a 190 and Cheteshwar Pujara scoring a gritty 144.

IPL 2017 Player Auction: Ben Stokes Draws Big Bucks In First Session, Cheteshwar Pujara Unsold

June 22, 2020 7:10 pm