Cheteshwar Pujara Bats In Rajkot Nets Amid India's Top-Order Collpase In 3rd Test vs England

16.02.2024 - 11:49 sports.ndtv.com

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara hit the nets in the practice area of the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot amid the ongoing third Test between India and England at the same venue.

The out-of-favour India batter was preparing for his next Ranji Trophy team Saurashtra's upcoming game against Manipur, set to begin at the C ground of the newly-named Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium on Friday.

As ironic at it may sound, Pujara hit the nets after India lost three early wickets in the morning session. Mark Wood's twin strikes and Tom Hartley's 15th wicket of the series saw India being reduced to 33/3 after the hosts opted to bat.

India's top-order has struggled so far against the England bowlers. Shubman Gill, who has slotted in Pujara's no. 3 role, has struggled in general.

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