News for 'Cheteshwar Pujara'

Form temporary, class permanent: Pujara slams critics

Form temporary, class permanent: Pujara slams critics

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara strongly believes in old adage 'form is temporary but class is permanent' and said it holds true for him and Ajinkya Rahane as their fluent half-centuries kept India in the hunt for a win in the second Test.

How Kumble's advice turned things around for Pujara

How Kumble's advice turned things around for Pujara

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Cheteshwar Pujara, who is in the form of his life, says he has not made any change in his technique but the intent has surely changed on the advice of head coach Anil Kumble.

Pujara scores second double ton for Sussex

Pujara scores second double ton for Sussex

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The out-of-favour India batter, who is in sparkling form, is making most of his county stint. He now has scored two hundreds and as many double centuries in his five innings.

Gill is very communicative; reassures the players: Sudharsan

Gill is very communicative; reassures the players: Sudharsan

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Sai Sudharsan bounced back strongly with a maiden half-century during Day 1 of the fourth Test against England at Manchester on Wednesday.

PIX: Pujara, Pant put India in control

PIX: Pujara, Pant put India in control

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Cheteshwar Pujara's masterful 193 and Rishabh Pant's magnificent unbeaten 159 extinguished Australia's hopes of winning the SCG Test.

Pujara reaches 5K Test runs in as many innings as Dravid!

Pujara reaches 5K Test runs in as many innings as Dravid!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The 30-year-old notched up his 16th hundred in his 65th Test at the Adelaide Oval, reaching the 5000-mark landmark in 108 innings, the same as the legendary Rahul Dravid, who made the No 3 slot his own.

Adelaide Test: Pujara-Lyon duel spices up Day 1

Adelaide Test: Pujara-Lyon duel spices up Day 1

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

'Lyon has improved as a bowler in the last four-five years. He likes to bowl and he wants to bowl as many overs as possible. His line length is very good and has improved a lot, I feel.'

PICS: Pujara, Ashwin, Rahane enjoy 'daddy duty'

PICS: Pujara, Ashwin, Rahane enjoy 'daddy duty'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The Indian Test cricket specialists posted pictures of them on 'daddy duty' as they took their children for a stroll around Sydney.

Rajkot rejoices in 'Chintu' Pujara's hundred

Rajkot rejoices in 'Chintu' Pujara's hundred

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Arvind Pujara celebrates his son Cheteshwar's maiden hundred in the first Test against New Zealand with Haresh Pandya.

WTC Final: 'Never expected that'

WTC Final: 'Never expected that'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Ravi Shastri didn't expect the orthodox Cheteshwar Pujara to try out an uncharacteristic ramp shot against Pat Cummins.

Pujara is 'biggest challenge' for Australia

Pujara is 'biggest challenge' for Australia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

'He's a very talented batsman and able to bat long period of time.'

PHOTOS: Pujara hits century as India's batsmen dominate

PHOTOS: Pujara hits century as India's batsmen dominate

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Cheteshwar Pujara hit his second century of the series before India captain Virat Kohli declared their first innings closed at 443 for seven after tea on day two of the third Test against Australia on Thursday.

Why Pujara and Rahane were DROPPED!

Why Pujara and Rahane were DROPPED!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Rajneesh Gupta presents a detailed statistical analysis on the struggles of Rahane and Pujara since 2020.

Have Pujara, Rahane played their last match for India?

Have Pujara, Rahane played their last match for India?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

After five failures in six completed knocks in South Africa, the two veteran batters surely seem to have played their last Test for India.

PHOTOS: India set Bangladesh daunting target after Gill, Pujara tons

PHOTOS: India set Bangladesh daunting target after Gill, Pujara tons

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

IMAGES from day 3 of the 1st Test between Bangladesh and India played in Chottogram on Friday.

Kohli rates Pujara's century as his 'best knock'

Kohli rates Pujara's century as his 'best knock'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

India captain Virat Kohli described Cheteshwar Pujara's 132 not out against England in the first innings of the ongoing fourth Test as the Saurashtra batsman's best innings that deserves to be at the top.

Dravid asks who will do a Pujara?

Dravid asks who will do a Pujara?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Rahul Dravid said India will have to find someone who can amass 500-odd runs in the series like Cheteshwar Pujara did the last time around.

Pujara gets engaged before England series

Pujara gets engaged before England series

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

India's Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara had reason to celebrate his inclusion in the team for the first two Tests against England. He got engaged to Pooja Pabari at a low-key private ceremony, on Tuesday.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara impresses with 17th double ton

Ranji Trophy: Pujara impresses with 17th double ton

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday

Is it the end of the road for Pujara?

Is it the end of the road for Pujara?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'Once he failed in the Australia series at home, there was very little chance for him but selectors didn't want to change things ahead of WTC final.'

Pujara, Hanuma may have 6-day quarantine in Dubai ahead of Aus tour

Pujara, Hanuma may have 6-day quarantine in Dubai ahead of Aus tour

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The BCCI is trying to work out the logistics to smoothly transfer the squad from one bio-bubble in the UAE to another in Australia where they might have to go for a two-week quarantine unless the rules are relaxed.

Pujara out for a duck in second innings for Derbyshire

Pujara out for a duck in second innings for Derbyshire

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara's county debut turned into a nightmare as he got out without scoring in Derbyshire's second innings in their bid to chase down a tricky target of 261 against Glamorgan in the second division match of English County Championship in Cardiff, on Thursday.

'WTC O'Clock' For Captain Rohit

'WTC O'Clock' For Captain Rohit

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Captain Rohit Sharma wasted no time as he joined the team's training session on Tuesday ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia next week.

'Ben Stokes behaved like a spoilt kid'

'Ben Stokes behaved like a spoilt kid'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Former England captain Nasser Hussain termed Ben Stokes' decision to bring Harry Brook into the attack after India declined his offer to end the fourth Test early as "silly".

'Ranji triumph is a fitting tribute to Pujara'

'Ranji triumph is a fitting tribute to Pujara'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Unadkat, who led the team to three premier domestic titles across formats in as many years, said 'this decade and era belongs' to Saurashtra.

How Pujara stays away from negative thoughts

How Pujara stays away from negative thoughts

Rediff.com5 May 2021

He said he took help from a spiritual guru after he lost his mother when he was only 17.

Stats: Pujara loves to bat against the Lankans

Stats: Pujara loves to bat against the Lankans

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Statistical highlights from the second day's play of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka.

Rohit is out of form but not out of confidence

Rohit is out of form but not out of confidence

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'For a person like me, it's all about how I feel in my mind, what kind of prep I'm having before each game, and how I'm feeling about myself.'

Pujara came with an intent to score runs: Rohit

Pujara came with an intent to score runs: Rohit

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Senior India opener Rohit Sharma was all praise for Cheteshwar Pujara after his unbeaten knock of 91 on Day 3 in the third Test against England on Friday.

'Rahane is born to play 100 Tests'

'Rahane is born to play 100 Tests'

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Rahane had, on May 2, said he would never give up on his "desire and hunger" to play for India again despite being out of reckoning for the past two years.

Run-machine Pujara yearning for more!

Run-machine Pujara yearning for more!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Cheteshwar Pujara comes across as a batsman made perfectly for Test cricket with his ability to play big knocks consistently and grind out the opposition bowlers for long period of time.

Stats: The rise of Rahane and Pujara vs New Zealand

Stats: The rise of Rahane and Pujara vs New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Check out the statistical highlights on Day 1 of the second Test between India and New Zealand.

Pujara fails on County debut, dismissed for seven

Pujara fails on County debut, dismissed for seven

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Indian top-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara failed to impress on his County debut after managing just seven runs for Derbyshire in the four-day Division Two first-class match against Glamorgan in Cardiff on Wednesday.

'Kohli Shines Against Big Teams'

'Kohli Shines Against Big Teams'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'I am a hundred percent confident in how Virat will start this tour.'

The Retirements That Shook Indian Cricket in 2025

The Retirements That Shook Indian Cricket in 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

2025 will go down as one of the most unsettling chapters in Indian cricket -- not merely because of who retired, but because of how and when it happened.

Pujara, Rahane eye big runs as youngsters embark on fresh journey

Pujara, Rahane eye big runs as youngsters embark on fresh journey

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Bright dreams of a new journey, desperation to stage a comeback and desire to rediscover old glory will be the dominant themes of this season's Ranji Trophy that begins at various centres across the country from Friday.

Pujara ends run-drought as Derbyshire beat Surrey

Pujara ends run-drought as Derbyshire beat Surrey

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Cheteshwar Pujara ended his run-drought with an unbeaten 90 as Derbyshire beat Surrey by eight wickets in the Division Two County Championship match at the KIA Oval on Wednesday.

Pujara hits unbeaten ton

Pujara hits unbeaten ton

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

An unbeaten 162 by the opener saw the India under-19 side score 283 for 2 on day 1 in the third 'Test' against their England counterparts.

'Gautam Gambhir is not important. Indian cricket is important'

'Gautam Gambhir is not important. Indian cricket is important'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

'Everyone has the right to have an opinion about the culture of that dressing room. And every opinion for me will matter'

Pujara gives Shami injury update

Pujara gives Shami injury update

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Mohammad Shami walked off the field after failing to complete his 14th over but top order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara insisted that the injury was not "serious" and the pacer would be back in action on Sunday.