After being axed from the India Take a look at squad and a not so eventful Ranji Trophy that noticed the defending champions Saurashtra getting knocked out within the group levels, Chesteshwar Pujara determined to make himself accessible for this 12 months’s whole County Championship season by signing up for Sussex. The transfer has turned out to be fruitful as Pujara has succeeded in rediscovering his mojo on the 22 yards.
Whereas the Gujarat cricketer has been constant within the ongoing County season, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar doesn’t appear to be satisfied with this and has said that there’s a enormous distinction between County and Take a look at bowling assaults. On the identical time, the 1983 World Cup winner additionally believes that Cheteshwar Pujara could make a comeback to the Indian red-ball workforce.
Cheteshwar Puajara has gotten used to batting in English situations: Sunil Gavaskar
“Sure, it ought to be stored in thoughts (for India’s Take a look at match in England). Simply final 12 months we noticed that earlier than the World Take a look at Championship ultimate, New Zealand performed two Take a look at matches in England. Due to that, they acquired acclimatised to the situations there and once they acquired comparable situations in Southampton for the WTC ultimate.
“It was raining. They had been used to the situation. That is what is occurring to Cheteshwar Pujara. He has gotten used to batting in English situations, towards their bowlers. Sure, there’s a enormous distinction between a County assault and a Take a look at bowling assault, however when a batter is in rhythm, why not take benefit and contemplate him,” mentioned Gavaskar whereas talking to Sports activities Tak.
Giving additional clarification on why the quantity three batter should be included in India’s enjoying XI, Sunil Gavaskar added that the senior cricketer has the flexibility to tire out the bowler in addition to maintain one finish firmly when the state of affairs calls for. Moreover, he added that Pujara’s strike price is sweet in County cricket. Within the ongoing County Championship, Cheteshwar Pujara has to this point amassed 717 runs averaging 143.40 at a strike price of 61.22 together with two double centuries.
