Though Cheteshwar Pujara attracted huge praise from pundits for his 72 in India's successful run chase against Australia, his Saurashtra Ranji Trophy coach Debu Mitra is not too pleased.
Though Cheteshwar Pujara attracted huge praise from pundits for his 72 in India's successful run chase against Australia, his Saurashtra Ranji Trophy coach Debu Mitra is not too pleased.
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Pujara succumbed to a ball which kept low from paceman Mitchell Johnson in the first innings which was unfortunate, but the young batsman could have gone all the way in yesterday's second dig, felt Mitra.
Recalling Pujara's early days, Mitra said, "I first saw him in the 2004-05 season and immediately played him in the Saurashtra Ranji side. I was always fond of his batting, and knew he would make it.
"He called me the night before the Bangalore Test to seek my advice. I told him to keep a cool head and play his natural game. I know how hard he has worked for this moment. He deserves the accolades," Mitra concluded.
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