Rohit Sharma and co. are taking on the Aussies in a four-match Test sequence, aka the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Indians are 1-0 up within the sequence and they’re just one victory away from retaining the title. The guests who had a troublesome time in Nagpur will try to exit all weapons blazing to win the coveted trophy. A Test sequence victory in India is large contemplating the situations that the abroad groups face, however as of now, India have been fairly dominant and so they can actually inflict one other defeat on the Aussies.
This Test match is particular for India’s quantity 3, Cheteshwar Pujara. As far as Pujara’s historical past within the Border-Gavaskar Trophy goes, he has been a nemesis for the mighty Aussies. Everytime Pujara walks in to look at, the Aussies know that will probably be a tough grind for them to dismiss him. Cheteshwar Pujara is the thirteenth participant to play 100 Test matches for India. Pujara has joined an elite checklist that options names like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Sourav Ganguly, Ishant Sharma, Virat Kohli, Harbhajan Singh, and Virender Sehwag. Ahead of the second IND vs AUS Test that’s being performed on the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Cheteshwar Pujara was felicitated by Sunil Gavaskar who introduced Pujara with his 100th Test cap on behalf of the BCCI and the Indian crew administration.
Pujara spoke on his particular achievement and mentioned:
It is an honour to obtain my 100th Test cap from Mr. Sunil Gavaskar. He is a legend and has achieved so much for Indian cricket. Test cricket is the last word format of the sport. It teaches you numerous. Test match is rather like life, it has its problem and exams your character. Whenever you might be challenged, in the event you struggle it out, you attain the highest. I’ve all the time tried to work arduous and do my finest. I’d prefer to thank the BCCI, my pals, and my members of the family. I’d prefer to conclude by thanking my teammates.
‘Guard of Honour’ for Pujara
Pujara performed his first Test in opposition to Australia on October 9, 2010, on the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium. To this date, Pujara has performed 99 Test matches for India and has scored 7021 runs at a mean of 44.16. The right-handed batter has 19 centuries, 3 double a whole bunch, and 34 fifties to his title.
