On the other hand, Team India is struggling with injury…here a big game happened, this is how Cheteshwar Pujara got entry in Border Gavaskar Trophy

Sports Desk, Obnews: The Indian team is currently on Australia tour. Where Border Gavaskar Trophy is going to start from 22nd November. This five-match Test series is very important for India and Australia. However, the Indian team is currently struggling with injuries to its players. Meanwhile, the big news is that India's legendary player Cheteshwar Pujara has been entered in the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

Actually, Cheteshwar Pujara has been out of Team India for a long time. Although he is playing domestic cricket. Where his excellent form was seen. Pujara scored a double century against Chhattisgarh in Ranji Trophy. But still he has not returned to the team. At the same time, cricket fans were also demanding that Pujara should get a chance in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. In such a situation, now their demand has been fulfilled.

Pujara will do commentary

However, Cheteshwar Pujara did not get this opportunity as a batsman nor would he be seen walking on the pitch. Rather, he will be seen entertaining you from the commentary box. He is going to do commentary in Hindi language in the tournament. This will be the first time when he is going to commentate in a match.

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Excellent record against Australia

Cheteshwar Pujara has an excellent record against Australia. He has played 25 test matches against the Kangaroos in his career. Where he has scored 2074 runs at an average of 49. Which includes 5 centuries and 11 fifties. He has also played 11 Tests on Australian soil. Where he has scored 993 runs at an average of 47. His biggest innings in Australia is 193 runs.

Cheteshwar Pujara's performance in test

Cheteshwar Pujara made his Test cricket debut for India in 2010. Till now he has played 103 matches. Pujara has scored 7195 runs in 176 innings at an average of 43.60. He has scored 19 centuries as well as 35 half-centuries in Tests. Pujara played a key role with the bat in India's two Test series wins in Australia. Despite this, he has not got a place in the team this time.

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