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"Kya Irada Hai?": Irfan Pathan Asks Cheteshwar Pujara After Batter Slams 3rd List A Ton For Sussex

India Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara has been in excellent form for Sussex in the ongoing Royal London Cup. During Sussex's recent match against Middlesex, Pujara slammed his third List A ton after smashing 132 runs in just 90 balls with 20 fours and two sixes. The veteran batter also completed 5,000 List A. So far, he has smashed 614 runs in eight innings at an average of 102.33. Seeing his rich vein of form, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan posted a cryptic tweet, asking Pujara about his intentions.

Cheteshwar Pujara Completes 5,000 runs In List A Cricket

Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has completed 5,000 List A cricket runs. India's Test veteran accomplished this landmark during his side's One Day Cup match against Middlesex at Hove on Tuesday. Pujara unleashed a rare side of him during his side Sussex's match against Middlesex, smashing 132 runs in just 90 balls with 20 fours and two sixes. He was striking runs at a great strike rate of 146.66.

Cheteshwar Pujara hits 79-ball 107 for Sussex in Royal London One Day Cup

Cheteshwar Pujara cracked 22 runs in an over en route to his scintillating 107 off 79 balls for his county side Sussex in the Royal London One Day Cup in Birmingham. However, Pujara's innings went in vain as Sussex fell short by four runs while chasing Warwickshire's 310 for six on Friday. Pujara, India's batting mainstay in Tests, looked in ominous touch as he slammed three fours and a six in the 45th over off medium pacer Liam Norwell to keep Sussex in the chase.