Ranji win will be a perfect tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara: Jaydev Unadkat

Cheteshwar Pujara gears up for his 100th Test, his Saurashtra teammate Jaydev Unadkat feels that wining India's premier domestic competition -- the Ranji Trophy -- will be the perfect tribute to his state cricket icon.While Saurashtra captain Unadkat will feature in Ranji final against Bengal, starting Thursday in Kolkata, Pujara will be featuring in his 100th Test against Australia on Friday in Delhi. Veteran Pujara made his Test debut back in 2010 and Unadkat said that he hasn't seen much difference in his state teammate's attitude and ethics over the years. "I was there when he made his Test debut, I was a part of the team as well. I don't see a lot of difference in his attitude and ethics. There can't be a better way to give him a tribute (than winning Ranji title)," Unadkat said on the eve of their Ranji final.

He said the Saurashtra trio of himself, Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja were keenly following the Ranji team while being at the national camp."Even during our quarters and semis, we were following it keenly together. They wished the team all the luck. Hopefully we will make them proud with the cricket we play."Unadkat had inspired Saurashtra to the Ranji title three years back, winning against Bengal in Rajkot. This season, they have stamped their authority in white ball cricket as well, clinching the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day championships."Yes, we won the Vijay Hazare this year, but I feel this (Ranji title) would be a great tribute to him (Pujara), a player who has not only made Saurashtra but the nation proud. It will be the best tribute to give it to him," said the 31-year-old pacer."The inspiration that he has provided not just for Saurashtra, but millions of Indian fans... To stick to the basics, to be