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BCCI May Rope In 103-Test Veteran vs Australia, Ignored Star Hasn't Played In Over 1 Year: Report

Cheteshwar Pujara was a walking nightmare for Pat Cummins and company on the last two tours of Australia and the seasoned campaigner could be a surprise pick in India's jumbo squad for the upcoming five-Test series Down Under. The selectors are expected to announce the squad on October 28. Pujara could get the selectors' nod if Ajit Agarkar and his team decide to fall back on his experience. The 36-year-old was the leading run-getter in the 2018-19 series with 521 runs off 1258 balls and was once again the backbone of Indian batting three years later when he accumulated 271 runs off 928 balls.

Ahead Of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Behind Sachin Tendulkar: Cheteshwar Pujara's Stunning Feat

As debate and discussion regarding India's Test team continues following their 46 all out collapse against New Zealand, a castaway man has delivered a reminder of his class. Cheteshwar Pujara, now 36, slammed a double century for Saurashtra against Chhattisgarh in the Ranji Trophy. Pujara's double century was his ninth double century in first-class cricket, making him the Indian batter with the joint-highest double centuries. He also edged closer to legendary Indian batter Rahul Dravid in an elite list, where he is only behind Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar.

On Virat Kohli's Failure At No. 3, Anil Kumble Names Out-Of-Favour Star Who India Missed

Team India suffered a batting collapse on Day 2 of the 1st Test against New Zealand, bowled out for paltry total of 46 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Matt Henry took a five-wicket haul while William O'Rourke grabbed four scalps as the Indian team registered its lowest Test total on home soil. Rohit Sharma's decision to bat backfired as four of India's top seven batters were all dismissed for a duck, including star batter Virat Kohli, who perished after playing nine balls.

Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu Beat Cheteshwar Pujara's Saurashtra By An Innings And 70 Runs

Tamil Nadu began their campaign in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season with a dominant innings and 70-run victory over Saurashtra in Elite Group D as Ambala-born left-arm seamer Gurjapneet Singh claimed a six-wicket haul to bowl out the visitors for a mere 94 runs in their second innings at the Coimbatore Stadium. Saurashtra, a powerhouse in domestic cricket, had no answer to Gurjapneet's devastating spell, as he tore through their famed batting line-up.

"Didn't Dare To...": India's Latest Pace Sensation Reveals How He Angered Virat Kohli

From making Virat Kohli "angry" in the nets to castling Cheteshwar Pujara in a crucial Ranji Trophy match, Tamil Nadu pacer Gurjapneet Singh has caught the eyes of cricket lovers in India. Born and raised in Ambala, Gurjapneet constantly failed to get into Punjab age-group team, before finally deciding to move to Chennai for better opportunities. After initial struggles, Gurjapneet is now winning games in Ranji Trophy for his adopted state, Tamil Nadu. The 25-year-old claimed a six-wicket haul to help Tamil Nadu beat Saurashtra in their Elite Group D match on Monday.

Will Cheteshwar Pujara's Absence Hurt India vs Australia? Ex-Star Gives Big Verdict

Former all-rounder Shane Watson on Tuesday backed the Indian pace attack to dominate Australia in their own backyard, provided the visiting bowlers are rotated well during what is expected to be a gruelling tour. India's series wins on each of their two pervious tours to Australia has added spice to the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will comprise five Tests starting on November 22 in Perth. "India's pace attack will be where they predominantly win that series. They've got the firepower to be able to do it, but to be able to do it five Test matches in a row in Australia, they'll have to rotate them as well," Watson told the media during the launch of the International Masters League.

"Cheteshwar Pujara Will Be A Big Miss" During Upcoming Australia Test Series: Hanuma Vihari

Hanuma Vihari, part of India's back to back series wins in Australia, reckons the services of veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara will be be dearly missed when the team aims for a hat-trick Down Under later this year. The five Test series begins in Perth from November 22. Out of favour Pujara was the leading run-getter in the 2018-19 series with 521 off 1258 balls and was once again the backbone of Indian batting three years later when he accumulated 271 runs off 928 balls.

India Will Miss This 'Not Exciting' Player In Australia: Matthew Hayden, Looks Forward To This Star Battle

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli and Australia's Steve Smith would be more than keen to stamp their authority in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series in which runs would be "at a premium", feels Australian great Matthew Hayden. Hayden, considered one of the best openers of his era, opined that both Kohli and Smith like to dominate in their own ways and will hold the key to how the series pans out Down Under.

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BCCI May Rope In 103-Test Veteran vs Australia, Ignored Star Hasn't Played In Over 1 Year: Report

Ahead Of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Behind Sachin Tendulkar: Cheteshwar Pujara's Stunning Feat

On Virat Kohli's Failure At No. 3, Anil Kumble Names Out-Of-Favour Star Who India Missed

Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu Beat Cheteshwar Pujara's Saurashtra By An Innings And 70 Runs

"Didn't Dare To...": India's Latest Pace Sensation Reveals How He Angered Virat Kohli

Will Cheteshwar Pujara's Absence Hurt India vs Australia? Ex-Star Gives Big Verdict

"Cheteshwar Pujara Will Be A Big Miss" During Upcoming Australia Test Series: Hanuma Vihari

India Will Miss This 'Not Exciting' Player In Australia: Matthew Hayden, Looks Forward To This Star Battle