india batsman Cheteshwar PujaraEarlier this year, he was dropped from the team for the home Test series against Sri Lanka following his poor form. However, the veteran cricketer returned for the rescheduled fifth Test against England, after scoring a large number of runs in county cricket as well as the domestic circuit. Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif heaped praise on Pujara and said the veteran player has set an example for young players as he did not give up hope even after being dropped.
Kaif said the selectors made a mistake by dropping Pujara and the batsman surrendered them with his performance.
“The way he scored runs after being dropped, he has set an example for young players to come back. He went on to play county cricket, scoring centuries in four-day matches and 50-over games, which encouraged the selectors.” Got it. To call him back. He surrendered to him to the selectors,” Kaif told NDTV during an interaction organized by Sony Sports Network.
Kaif also suggested that the Indian team needs players like Pujara who can bat fast, as well as spin-friendly tracks, adding that age is just a number for a player of his calibre.
“Age has nothing to do with cricket. It is a skill-based game. It is not football, where you have to run up and down continuously during the match. In fact, age is a plus point. You can come with experience. Let’s learn and improve together.” Pujara, Kohli and Rohit and prime examples. Test cricket is a skill-based format, you have to play for many days and for that you need experience. You need players who can bat on turning and seaming tracks, and you only get better with time. Pujara is a prime example,” he said.
India will take on Bangladesh in a two-match Test series starting on Wednesday, December 14.
India’s captain Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the first match due to a thumb injury.
in his absence, KL Rahul Will lead the team, while Pujara will deputize.
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