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Pujara turns 37: Here`s all you need to know about India`s Test specialist

Updated On: 25 January, 2025 04:22 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

One of Team India`s most premium Test batsmen Cheteshwar Pujara has turned 37 years old, here`s all you need to know about him (Pic: File Pic)

One of Team India`s most premium Test batsmen Cheteshwar Pujara has turned 37 years old, here`s all you need to know about him (Pic: File Pic)

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One of Team India`s most premium Test batsmen Cheteshwar Pujara has turned 37 years old, here`s all you need to know about him (Pic: File Pic)
<p>It is a known fact that after the legendary <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/photo/rahul-dravid-turns-52-know-the-records-of-team-indias-wall-103714/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Rahul Dravid</strong></a>, Cheteshwar Pujara is considered to be India`s Wall following his batsmanship in the longest format of the game</p>

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It is a known fact that after the legendary Rahul Dravid, Cheteshwar Pujara is considered to be India`s Wall following his batsmanship in the longest format of the game

<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ricky-ponting-wants-australia-to-stick-with-sam-konstas-during-sri-lanka-tour-23471506" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Test cricket</strong></a> being Pujara`s top format, the right-hander has so far featured in 103 matches. The Gujarat-based cricketer has garnered 7,195 runs with his career-best being unbeaten 206 runs</p>

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Test cricket being Pujara`s top format, the right-hander has so far featured in 103 matches. The Gujarat-based cricketer has garnered 7,195 runs with his career-best being unbeaten 206 runs

<p>Apart from his batting skills, not many know that <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/indian-bowling-is-looking-a-little-weak-cheteshwar-pujara-lashes-out-on-team-india-23452639" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Cheteshwar Pujara</strong></a> is only third among the three Indian batsmen who have batted on each day of the five-day Test match. The match was against Sri Lanka where the right-hander played the knocks of 52 and 22 runs at Eden Gardens in 2017</p>

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Apart from his batting skills, not many know that Cheteshwar Pujara is only third among the three Indian batsmen who have batted on each day of the five-day Test match. The match was against Sri Lanka where the right-hander played the knocks of 52 and 22 runs at Eden Gardens in 2017

<p>Pujara is known for his patience and classical strokes, but the one match that proved what the current <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/i-dont-want-to-be-a-captain-i-want-to-be-a-leader-suryakumar-yadav-23470981" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Team India</strong></a>`s Wall was capable of was the Gabba Test in 2021. In India`s first essay, the right-hander scored 25 runs after facing 94 deliveries which saw him hit 2 fours</p>

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Pujara is known for his patience and classical strokes, but the one match that proved what the current Team India`s Wall was capable of was the Gabba Test in 2021. In India`s first essay, the right-hander scored 25 runs after facing 94 deliveries which saw him hit 2 fours

<p>In the second innings of the same match, where all the Indian batsmen were looking to push their team for a win, Cheteshwar Pujara was the man who made sure India didn`t lose. With immense grit and experiencing severe blows on his body, Pujara registered a score of 56 runs off 211 balls. Anchoring the Indian innings against <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/sabalenka-eyes-hat-trick-of-crowns-in-keys-clash-23471484" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Australia</strong></a>, he smashed 7 fours</p>

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In the second innings of the same match, where all the Indian batsmen were looking to push their team for a win, Cheteshwar Pujara was the man who made sure India didn`t lose. With immense grit and experiencing severe blows on his body, Pujara registered a score of 56 runs off 211 balls. Anchoring the Indian innings against Australia, he smashed 7 fours

<p>To date, Cheteshwar Pujara is considered to be one of the most premium Test batsmen to have ever played the game</p>

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To date, Cheteshwar Pujara is considered to be one of the most premium Test batsmen to have ever played the game

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