Chetehwar Pujara, known as one of the best test strikers of his generation, spoke about the challenges of being labeled only as a “test cricket specialist”. Chetehwar Pujara said he had always prioritized and liked to play test cricket, but revealed that this label can be limiting.
Pujara has built its name with pure determination and a classic technique. Beating at n ° 3 for India, he showed great patience and tenacity several times among whites, including during the 2018-2019 test series in Australia, where he faced more than 1,200 balls.
Chetehwar Pujara Missing streets of white balls due to the “test specialist” tag
Even Saurashtra’s striker couglitally took bodying at Gabba in 2021 to help India win a historic test match and the Border-Gavaskar trophy in Australia.
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Before his heroism, he was abandoned in 2014 and 2016 for marked too slowly, but he bounced with great performance at home and outside.
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However, Pujara’s trip has never been easy. Even with an impressive list, an average of 57, including solid races in England, the veteran Indian dough has never been lucky in the T20i cricket. He quietly wore the “test specialist” label and worked hard to gain recognition in the cricket world.
Chetehwar Pujara says that being labeled a test specialist was not a blessing
Now Pujara has finally admitted that being considered a test specialist reduces opportunities in white ball cricket, despite its performance potential through formats. He boldly admitted that the label was negative for him, because he did not have many opportunities in white ball formats.
Chetehwar Pujara was quoted by India today: “Well, I have always liked to play in testing format. But if you are just tagged as a test player, it is not always the right label for someone who has the potential to play other formats. I appreciate test cricket – it’s always my priority. ”
Pujara added: “And yes, being tagged in this way means that people recognize that you are talented enough to play the purest form. But at the same time, it can be limiting and perceived in a negative way. Because once you are labeled as a test player, you do not get much opportunities with the white ball.”
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Chetehwar Pujara promises to continue fighting
Meanwhile, Chetehwar Pujara stressed that his passion for cricket is still strong. The average ordering of the order stressed that he was fully attached to the game, remaining in good shape and concentrated, that he plays at the domestic level or aims for a return to the top.
Pujara signed by saying: “Yes, absolutely. As long as I play cricket, no matter what level I am. I love the game, and I work hard to maintain my rhythm, my fitness and my connection with the sport. So, whenever the opportunity arises – at the domestic level or the highest level – I will be ready. ”
In particular, Pujara only played 5 ODI for India and only scored 51 points. However, he represented India in 103 test games and scored more than 7,100 points with the help of 19 hundred and 35 fifty. He has accumulated races in domestic cricket but is still ignored for the tour in England.
