Cheteshwar Pujara scored 45 off 206 balls in the second Test against England at Lord’s. Even though Pujara got a few runs off the bat, but the way he batted is being questioned. Pujara’s slow innings of 45 runs in 206 balls bore the fans a lot.
But Team India has come out in support of Cheteshwar Pujara before the third test match. Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has dismissed Cheteshwar Pujara’s criticism for his slow batting, saying he has played so much cricket that he knows what is in the best of the Indian team.
Rahane said, Shardul Thakur, who was out due to injury in the last match, is fit for this match. He will be available to be selected in the playing XI of the third Test. His selection will depend on how the team’s combination is being built. In the Lord’s Test, Shardul had to sit out due to a muscle strain. Fast bowler Ishant Sharma was included in the playing XI in his place.
Rahane further said that Team India is excited about the victory but now the focus is on the next match. The team is not thinking much about how the pitch will be in Leeds. “The players in the team are not at all worried about how the pitch is going to be in the Leeds Test. Everyone’s focus is just on doing well. Every single player wants to try his best.
