Cheteshwar Pujara News - Latest Updates & Headlines
'You don't want to mess up': Pujara admits to nerves while ringing bell on Day 3 at Lord's
London, July 12: India batter Cheteshwar Pujara began proceedings on Day 3 of the Lord’s Test by ringing the famed bell and admitted he felt nervous due to the amount of eyeballs that are on you while performing the storied tradition. Pujara followed in the footsteps of Sachin Tendulkar after the former India great rang the bell on Day 1 of the third Test. It was the first time Tendulkar had the honour of doing so.
Gautam Gambhir is not important, Indian cricket is....: Indian head coach speaks to Pujara
London, July 10: Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke on his mindset as a coach, saying that for him, first-class cricket is the "most important format" and every opinion about the team's dressing room culture matters to him.
1st Test: Had three celebrations in mind, then did the one which I know well, says Pant
Leeds, June 22: Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who hit his seventh Test century in the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test against England at Headingley, said he initially considered three celebrations but ultimately chose a familiar one – the front handspring.
Pujara, Yuvraj celebrate International Yoga Day
New Delhi, June 21: Indian cricket icons Yuvraj Singh and Cheteshwar Pujara took to social media, celebrating and extending wishes of International Yoga Day.
Not Kohli or Smith: Pujara picks player who plays spin better than him
New Delhi, June 18: India's seasoned batter Cheteshwar Pujara picked out former Pakistan maestro Younis Khan as the player who can play spinners better than him, ahead of modern-day stars including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and others in the Test format.
Discipline, patience, and support for each other are crucial for Indian team, says Pujara
New Delhi, June 9: With India all set to take the field for a crucial five-match Test series against England, veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara has highlighted the importance of discipline, patience, and support within the touring team and added that every player has to contribute for the team while respecting the challenges they will face.
Gill shouldn't change batting approach, but has to understand shots he can play, says Pujara
New Delhi, May 25: Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill shouldn’t change his batting approach on the upcoming five-match tour of England, starting on June 20.
Pujara: India needs couple of series to find right man for no. 4 after Kohli's test retirement
New Delhi May 13: Cheteshwar Pujara, who served as the backbone of the Indian batting order, believed the number four batting position is crucial, and it's where you want your top batter, as per a report from ESPNcricinfo.
For Virat, ultimate format of game was Test cricket: Cheteshwar Pujara
New Delhi, May 12: Cheteshwar Pujara, who served as the backbone of the Indian batting order, believes that for Virat Kohli, the "ultimate format" of the game, was Test cricket and he put in a lot of hard work.
If the team needs me, I am prepared: Cheteshwar Pujara on India's forthcoming England tour
New Delhi May 1: Cheteshwar Pujara hasn't played for India since the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval in June 2023. India's Test team passed through a lean phase and could not make a place in this year's WTC final.
Rohit Sharma turns 38, wishes pour from cricketers across the country
New Delhi, April 30: India's Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma turned 38 on Wednesday, and the cricketing fraternity extended heartfelt wishes to the veteran batter, widely regarded as one of the modern greats of the game.
KL Rahul is someone India team also relies on: Cheteshwar Pujara
New Delhi, April 23: Veteran Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara believed that KL Rahul's move to Delhi Capitals will benefit both him and the Indian team.
IPL 2025: Pant has to bat up the order, shouldn't play a finisher's role, opines Pujara
New Delhi, April 23: Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes Rishabh Pant should be coming higher in the batting order, and feels the wicketkeeper-batter shouldn't be playing the finisher's role.
You at least have to be close to 90-odd runs in first ten: Pujara on KKR's poor batting performance
New Delhi, April 22: India veteran Cheteshwar Pujara shared his thoughts on the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) poor batting performance against Gujarat Titans (GT) during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash at the Eden Gardens on Monday.
IPL 2025: Pujara calls out unclear communication and bowling failure in KKR's defeat
New Delhi, April 22: India Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara has weighed in on Kolkata Knight Riders’ alarming batting approach in their 39-run loss to Gujarat Titans, questioning not just Venkatesh Iyer’s lack of intent but also the team’s planning and communication from the dugout.
Not easy to be fearless playing first T20 game...: Pujara hails CSK's Mhatre
Mumbai, April 21: Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara hailed youngster Ayush Mhatre for his "fearless and confident" cricket in his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut, saying that playing lot of cricket in Mumbai has helped the young cricketer.
He had clear game plan: Pujara praises RCB batter Tim David's performance against PBKS
New Delhi, April 19: Indian batting veteran Cheteshwar Pujara praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Tim David's performance against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Saturday, saying that he had a clear game plan.
IPL 2025: SRH were not smart enough with their batting, says Pujara
New Delhi, March 31: Veteran India bater Cheteshwar Pujara believes the Sunrisers Hyderabad went too hard and were not smart enough with their batting approach in their seven-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals.
Just kept playing his shots: Pujara, Bishop impressed with youngster Aniket Verma
New Delhi, March 30: Cheteshwar Pujara and Ian Bishop showered praise on young Aniket Verma for his impressive blitzkrieg against Delhi Capitals, even though it came in a losing cause for the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
'Surprised by Fleming's claim': Pujara questions CSK's home advantage concerns
New Delhi, March 29: Former Chennai Super Kings player Cheteshwar Pujara has expressed surprise at head coach Stephen Fleming’s recent claim that CSK has had no home advantage at Chepauk. Pujara, who has been part of the franchise in the past, found the remark unexpected, especially given CSK’s history of tailoring pitches to suit their strengths.
IPL 2025: Shardul's 'surprise bumper' resulted in Abhishek being late on his shot, says Pujara
New Delhi, March 28: Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara lauded Lucknow Super Giants all-rounder Shardul Thakur for his surprise bouncer causing the hard-hitting Abhishek Sharma to be late on his shot and be dismissed early, which eventually set the tone for the visitors to get their first win of IPL 2025.
Hunger is even more: Pujara eyeing Test comeback for England tour
Kolkata, March 7: Indian batting veteran Cheteshwar Pujara expressed his desire to still play Test cricket for India during the England tour this year, saying that hunger is "even more" and if given a chance, he will grab it with both hands.
Ranji Trophy: Gujarat crush Saurashtra in Sheldon Jackson's last game
Rajkot, Feb 11: Gujarat stormed into the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy for the first time since the 2019-20 season, delivering a resounding innings and 98-run victory over Saurashtra at the Niranjan Shah Stadium here on Tuesday. A dominant all-round performance saw Gujarat outplay the hosts in every department of the game, bundling Saurashtra out for 197 in their second innings well before the tea interval on Day 4.
Ranji Trophy: J&K aim to extend dream run vs Kerala; Saurashtra eye experience to edge Gujarat in QF
New Delhi, Feb 7: The Ranji Trophy 2024-25 has entered its business end, with the quarterfinals set to kick off on Saturday. After weeks of intense competition in the group stage, eight teams remain in contention for the coveted title.
From Shikhar Dhawan to Rishabh Pant, Cricket fraternity bids farewell to Wriddhiman Saha
New Delhi, February 2: Former and current Indian cricketers Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Irfan Pathan, and Cheteshwar Pujara shared a heartfelt message for former wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha as he announced his retirement from all formats of cricket.
Ranji Trophy Round-up: Saurashtra, Mumbai in driver's seat; Kerala register emphatic win
Mumbai, Jan 31: Former champions Mumbai inched closer to a dominant win over Meghalaya, posting a massive 671/7 before declaring on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy Group A clash at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Bandra Kurla Complex on Friday. In other matches, Kerala thrashed Bihar while Madhya Pradesh rode on twin double centuries to reach a massive score against Uttar Pradesh and Bengal, Saurashtra and Tamil Nadu take a strong position against their respective opponents on the second day of their matches.