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"Is Cheteshwar Pujara's International Career Over?": England Great's Tough Question As Indian Batters Struggle In Ranchi Test

Legenday pacer Stuart Broad has been following the India vs England fourth Test quite closely. The former right-arm England pacer is also taking it to social media to fire in his opinions about the game and also about the two teams. On Saturday, the Indian top and middle-order, barring Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel, faltered against the England spinners. Shoaib Bashir picked four wickets while Tom Hartley scalped two. Commenting on India's batting, Broad asked if out-of-favour Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara's international career is over. He suggested that India could have included the veteran in the team as it would have provided them "some consistency" in the absence of star batter Virat Kohli.

Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara Helps Saurashtra Secure Quarters Berth With Big Win vs Manipur

Saurashtra's veteran left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja bagged his 22nd five-wicket haul as the defending champions scored an innings and 243-run victory against Manipur to move into the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals from Group A in Rajkot on Sunday. Saurashtra's victory was a foregone conclusion on day two itself when they had reduced Manipur to 55/3 in their second innings on Saturday, and the task was completed by the 33-year-old Jadeja, who bagged a five-for on day three as the visitors slumped to a big defeat at the Sanosara Cricket Ground.

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

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.

On Young Players Snubbing Ranji Trophy, Ex-India Star Exposes IPL Factor

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has emphasized the importance of first-class cricket for national team, urging the selectors not to pick players who are neglecting the Ranji Trophy. Chopra feels the selectors should prefer players performing in the domestic circuit, rather than the Indian Premier League. India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been in the news ever since he pulled out of the South Africa Tests last year, citing fatigue.

With "Proudest Moment" Remark, Cheteshwar Pujara Makes Team India Intentions Clear

Away from the Indian Test team, Cheteshwar Pujara continues to construct a mountain of runs in First-Class cricket, with the hope that the doors for the Indian team would once again open for him. At the age of 36, it's difficult for any batter to make an international comeback, especially if the management is looking to give long rope to younger players. But, the fire hasn't yet died in the heart of Pujara, with the player eager to relive the 'proudest moment' of his career, which is to represent his nation.

"Don't Understand The Reason": India Great Fumes Over Cheteshwar Pujara's Absence From England Tests

Former India player Karsan Ghavri on Wednesday slammed the decision to ignore veteran Cheteshwar Pujara for the Test series against England especially with the depleted batting line-up in the absence of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. A veteran of 103 Tests, the 36-year-old Pujara has been sidelined since the series in the West Indies, with the Indian selectors preferring to look ahead.

Cheteshwar Pujara's 'Approach' After Getting Dropped Is A Subtle Message To Selectors

One of India's finest Test batters of his generation, Cheteshwar Pujara, continues to knock of the national team's doors after being dropped. While a few others like Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer haven't cemented their spots in the team, Pujara continues to pile runs in the Ranji Trophy, making the selectors' heads turn. But, it isn't always easy to focus on the task at hand when a player has been dropped from the national team. But, for Pujara, it's his passion that continues to drive him.

"Let's See If He...": R Ashwin Makes Expectation From 'Ignored' Cheteshwar Pujara Clear

After levelling the 5-Test series against England 1-1 in the second match, the Indian cricket team heads to Rajkot for the 3rd encounter of the series. The Saurashtra Cricket Association also has plans to felicitate two superstars of the Indian Test team -- Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja -- at the venue. While Jadeja is part of the current setup, Pujara was overlooked for a spot in the squad despite his brilliant run in the Ranji Trophy.

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"Is Cheteshwar Pujara's International Career Over?": England Great's Tough Question As Indian Batters Struggle In Ranchi Test

Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara Helps Saurashtra Secure Quarters Berth With Big Win vs Manipur

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

On Young Players Snubbing Ranji Trophy, Ex-India Star Exposes IPL Factor

With "Proudest Moment" Remark, Cheteshwar Pujara Makes Team India Intentions Clear

"Don't Understand The Reason": India Great Fumes Over Cheteshwar Pujara's Absence From England Tests

Cheteshwar Pujara's 'Approach' After Getting Dropped Is A Subtle Message To Selectors

"Let's See If He...": R Ashwin Makes Expectation From 'Ignored' Cheteshwar Pujara Clear