Indian Test cricket’s legendary batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has been honored with honorary life membership of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the prestigious body of the cricket world.
Sports News: Veteran Indian Test cricket batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has been awarded Honorary Life Membership of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), one of the most prestigious institutions in the cricket world. This honor is given to those selected players who have shown outstanding performance in cricket, especially Test cricket, and have made significant contributions to the development of the game.
Life membership of MCC is counted among the most prestigious honors in the cricket world. With this achievement, Pujara’s name has been included in the list of great players who have been given this special honor for their play and contribution.
Cheteshwar Pujara became emotional after receiving the honour.
Expressing his happiness over this honour, Cheteshwar Pujara said that this is one of the most memorable moments of his cricket career. He said that it is a matter of pride and honor for him to receive Honorary Life Membership of MCC. Pujara said that every cricketer dreams of playing at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in England, which is considered the home of Test cricket. It is a very special experience for him to be associated with such a prestigious institution.
He also said that years of hard work, discipline and dedication towards the game being honored in this manner is inspiring for any player. According to him, this honor will inspire him to continue his contribution towards cricket in future also.
Why is MCC membership special?
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is one of the oldest and most respected institutions in world cricket. It was established in the year 1787 and for a long time this institution has played an important role in the development and preservation of the rules of cricket. Honorary Life Membership of the MCC is awarded only to players, umpires and cricketing personalities who have made exceptional contributions to the game. Therefore, this honor is considered one of the biggest achievements in the career of any cricketer.
Cheteshwar Pujara held the responsibility of the middle order for the Indian Test team for a long time. Due to his patient batting, strong technique and ability to stay on the wicket for a long time, he made his mark among the best Test batsmen in the world. His ability to handle the team in difficult situations and maintain his composure in front of fast bowlers made him an important pillar of the Indian Test team.
illustrious international career
Cheteshwar Pujara made his Test international debut in the year 2010 against Australia. He also played the last match of his international Test career against Australia. Between 2010 and 2023, he played 103 Test matches for India, scoring 7,195 runs. He has 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries in his name in Test cricket. His highest individual score was 206 runs, which is considered a great example of his long and patient batting style.
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