Cheteshwar PujaraQuintage Test Batter and Rock IndiaThe middle order is for more than a decade, Announced his retirement from international cricket, Pujara, who last played for India World test championship The final 2023, the carrier defined by the aggression or the fiery stroke play is finished, but by the pure grit, by a deeply seated honor for the longest flexibility, and the longest format of the game. His legacy is placed in the historic series victory, he specially helped forget the foreign soil. As fans of cricket celebrate their monumental contribution, they have five most memorable knocks here.
Cheteshwar Pujara has the top 5 Test knocks in Test cricket:
1. 206 Not Out vs England, Ahmedabad (2012)
In his sixth test, Pujara announced his arrival on the international stage with a monumental, unbeaten dual century. Facing a quality english attack James Anderson And Graeme Swan, The young batsman, batting for more than 500 minutes, showed remarkable maturity and concentration. His marathon attempt not only put India in a commanding position, but also demonstrated his ability to play a long, match-defaulting innings. It strengthened its place as India’s long -term number 3 and set a tone for a career made on atrescent excellence.
2. 123 vs Australia, Adelaide (2018)
This innings is certainly most important in his test career filled with important performances. On the early day of a historic tour, India was in deep trouble at 41 for 41. A terrible Australian motion attack, Pujara stood long, absorbed immense pressure and fighting a single fight. They partnered with the lower order, the shepherd with a mixture of gritty protecting the tail and well on time. His excellent knock of 123 proved to be the turn of the game, which set the stage for India’s first Test series victory on Australian soil.
3. 145 Not Out vs Sri Lanka, Colombo (2015)
Returning to the team as a opener, Pujra Gave a masterclass on a challenging pitch at an important time. In the judges of a series where India’s openers fought, Pujara ran his bat through the first innings. His unwavering attention and playing stroke were contrary to the chaos around him. The century of this battle achieved in difficult circumstances against a strong Sri Lankan attack, showing the team its value. His innings proved to be the basis of India’s clan, eventually the team helped win a historic series on Lankan soil after 22 years.
4. 153 vs South Africa, Johannesburg (2013)
In a test match, famous for his thrilling conclusion, Pujara’s second innings was a masterclass in batting under challenging circumstances. Against world class speed attack Dale Stan, Morne Morkel, And Vernon philanderPujara played a disciplined 270 balls. His 153 runs helped India set a difficult target of 458, giving the bowlers a chance to fight. Although the match ended in a draw, his knock in a hostile atmosphere against a terrible bowling attack is one of the best played by him.
5. 202 vs Australia, Ranchi (2017)
This is an ideal encounter of the batting philosophy of the epic double century Pujara. He batted for an incredible 525 balls, the highest by an Indian in the same test innings, and stayed at the crease for more than 11 hours. On a deteriorating Ranchi pitch, he wore Australian bowlers, demonstrated incredible concentration and stamina. This marathon effort not only achieved an important draw for India, but also understood its unwavering commitment for its game. It was a knock that once proved and Pujara was a man for a crisis for all, able to consume time and blunt the most powerful weapons of the opposition.
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