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Irani Cup: Mukesh Kumar Swings, Sarfaraz Khan Sizzles As Rest Of India Take Control vs Saurashtra

Medium pacer Mukesh Kumar rattled Saurashtra with some high quality swing bowling before Sarfaraz Khan continued his dream run with an attractive hundred to put Rest of India in the driver's seat on the opening day of Irani Trophy match on Saturday. At stumps, Sarfaraz's unbeaten 125 off 126 balls took Rest of India to 205 for 3 after Mukesh's swing and scorching pace from young guns Kuldeep Sen (3/41) and Umran Malik (3/25) demolished the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy Champions for a meagre 98 in 24.5 overs.

"I Didn't Play...": Cheteshwar Pujara On How CSK Stint Helped Him In Shorter Formats

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara was in top form for Sussex in the One Day Cup. Known as a Test specialist, Pujara notched up 624 runs from nine matches, including three centuries and two fifties at an average of almost 90, striking at 112. Pujara, over the years, has struggled to get into India's white-ball squads, having played just five ODIs in his career so far. Although he has been picked by a few Indian Premier League teams, Pujara has not been able to break into the playing XI. He was last picked in the IPL by Chennai Super Kings in 2021, but did not play a single game.

"Rishabh And DK Need To Play": Cheteshwar Pujara On India's Team For T20 World Cup

While there has been a raging debate about who should play for India between Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik in the T20I team, Cheteshwar Pujara said that ideally both wicketkeepers should make the playing XI come the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. While Dinesh Karthik, picked to play the finisher's role, barely got a chance to bat in the Asia Cup, while Rishabh Pant could not impress when he did get to bat. But Pujara still thinks that Pant should be in the middle order, with Karthik continuing as finisher.

"Dinesh Karthik Is Better Option" Than Rishabh Pant For Asia Cup: Cheteshwar Pujara

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara feels it's "impossible" to include both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik in the playing XI during the Asia Cup T20 tournament, given the team's settled top-order. The top-order comprises KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, who Pujara describes as one of India's top T20 batters currently. They are followed by the likes of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, leaving space for only one player among Pant and Karthik.

Is Cheteshwar Pujara A Better Dancer Now As Compared To 2008? His LOL Reply

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Wednesday had a Q&A session with fans on Twitter. The 34-year-old, who has been in excellent form in the Royal London Cup, England's domestic List A tournament, answered several of his fans' questions, like his most difficult knock and one goal he has set for himself. However, it was not all serious talk as former India opener Aakash Chopra posed a funny question to the veteran Test specialist. "Hey buddy...are you a better dancer now as compared to 2008?" Chopra wrote.

"Enjoyed Leading": In-form Cheteshwar Pujara Says on Sussex Stint

Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has said his ongoing stint with Sussex in County cricket has improved his game and he is enjoying leading a group of young, talented players as a captain. India's Test veteran held a Q&A session on his Twitter on Wednesday during which he answered some questions from his fans. Asked if his county stint has helped him improve his game, Pujara answered, "Yes of course."

Is Cheteshwar Pujara A Better Dancer Now As Compared To 2008? His LOL Reply

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Wednesday had a Q&A session with fans on Twitter. The 34-year-old, who has been in excellent form in the Royal London Cup, England's domestic List A tournament, answered several of his fans' questions, like his most difficult knock and one goal he has set for himself. However, it was not all serious talk as former India opener Aakash Chopra posed a funny question to the veteran Test specialist. "Hey buddy...are you a better dancer now as compared to 2008?" Chopra wrote.

Shubman Gill To Play For Glamorgan For Remainder Of County Season: Report

Talented Shubman Gill will be representing Glamorgan for the remainder of the English county season joining a host of Indian players led by Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been plying his trade in the United Kingdom. Gill, who has had two back-to-back Player of the Series awards in ODIs against the West Indies and Zimbabwe, has so far played 11 Tests and nine ODIs for India. He has been in tremendous form of late with one hundred and three fifties in his last six 50-over games. He is also an integral part of the Indian Test squad.

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Irani Cup: Mukesh Kumar Swings, Sarfaraz Khan Sizzles As Rest Of India Take Control vs Saurashtra

"I Didn't Play...": Cheteshwar Pujara On How CSK Stint Helped Him In Shorter Formats

"Rishabh And DK Need To Play": Cheteshwar Pujara On India's Team For T20 World Cup

"Dinesh Karthik Is Better Option" Than Rishabh Pant For Asia Cup: Cheteshwar Pujara

Is Cheteshwar Pujara A Better Dancer Now As Compared To 2008? His LOL Reply

"Enjoyed Leading": In-form Cheteshwar Pujara Says on Sussex Stint

Is Cheteshwar Pujara A Better Dancer Now As Compared To 2008? His LOL Reply

Shubman Gill To Play For Glamorgan For Remainder Of County Season: Report