The second Test played in Delhi between India and Australia ended before tea on the third day. In the second innings, India had to score 115 runs to win, which Team India achieved easily by losing 4 wickets. After the match, Australian captain Pat Cummins gifted a special jersey to Cheteshwar Pujara. It was signed by all the players of the Kangaroo team. BCCI has shared its picture on social media. It is written in the caption – Split of Cricket, Pat Cummins-Cheteshwar Pujara, what a special gesture.
Cheteshwar Pujara hits the winning shot
Please tell that this was the 100th Test match of Cheteshwar Pujara’s career. He could not even open the account in the first innings and was bowled by Leon. In the second innings, Pujara remained unbeaten after scoring 31 runs in 74 balls. He won the second Test for Team India by hitting a winning shot. Earlier, Team India had gifted a signed jersey of Indian players to Nathan Lyon on his 100th Test.
Pujara said this
Cheteshwar Pujara said after the match, it was a great Test match. Pujara said that unfortunately I did not get any runs in the first innings, but I knew that if I survived the first 10 minutes, I could score runs. A special feeling, very nervous as my whole family was there. The feeling of hitting the winning shot is special. Pujara also congratulated the Saurashtra team for winning the Ranji Trophy. Pujara said, I thought we would chase something around 200-250 so we were ready to do that. We were a bit disappointed with the bowling yesterday, we gave away a few more runs, but the spinners did a great job today.
Pujara talks on the pitch
Coming to the sweep shot, it is not the ideal shot to play because of the low bounce, but I have practiced it a lot. I try to use my legs. It’s always better to play like this on a turning wicket like this. Regarding the pitch, Pujara said that some balls spin and some go straight. Once you play 30-35 balls, you are in a position where you can play your shots with confidence.
