Former Indian veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Cheteshwar Pujara’s strong and defensive batting at number 3 has played an important role in success in Virat Kohli’s number 4 in the last 10 years. Please tell that Pujara retired from all the formats of cricket on Sunday. Pujara is counted among the most trusted Test batsmen in India. Pujara has played an important role in India’s many historic victories in Test cricket.

Pujara has a very big hand in Kohli’s runs- Ashwin

Ashwin said on his YouTube channel, “Whether you believe or not, Pujara’s contribution to number 3 has been very important in making Virat Kohli’s run. I also have an example of this. In the last Test played in the Wanderers against South Africa, the pitch was considered dangerous for some time. In that match, Pujara played 53 balls to open the account in that match. Wanderers’ pitch was very difficult, the ball was moving around and it was very difficult to play. “

Ashwin compared Pujara to the character of Game of Thrones

Ashwin compared Pujara to the character of the famous show Game of Thrones. Ashwin said, “Cricket lover fans definitely knows the contribution of Cheteshwar Pujara. If you have seen the Game of Thrones, there is a character in it, ‘White Walker’. I call Pujara the same kind of ‘white walker’. He walks slowly, but never leaves the field.”

Kohli Cover of Drive Like Pujara Of Defense Should also be made Reel

Ashwin believes that Kohli Cover of Drive of Reel Instagram But it is made Pujara Of Defense Also Reels Should be made. Ashwin said, “Pujara AyeThere are batsmen from whom Batsman On seeing it, it seems as if a melodious tune is ringing. You Instagram But Reels Must see,Like Virat’s cover DriveRohit Sharma’s bridge ShotOr Dhoni’s Helicopter Shot, same way Pujara Of Defense It is so beautiful that too Music Should be shown with. “

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Indian veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara All of cricket on Sunday Formats Shocked everyone by retiring from. Pujara Told himself that They This year Ranji Was ready to play the trophy. But he only a week ago Retirement Thought about taking. Pujara Why did you take this decision suddenly? He has also told about this. Pujara Had apna career 8th most runs scorers for India Test Has finished as a batsman.

Pujara Why did you suddenly retire?

Pujara Retired when reports were coming to Saurashtra Ranji Preparing to play the trophy. But Pujara Said that he felt that it is time to give the youth a chance. Pujara Said that all of cricket Format It is his personal decision to retire from his career I am happy and satisfied with what I can achieve.

Pujara Talking to Aaj Tak said, “This was my personal decision and I thought that is the right time, especially when the youth should get a chance in domestic cricket. First I thought that maybe I was probably Ranji I will play in the season, but later felt that if the youth get the opportunity, they will be ready soon. So this was my personal decision. About the last few years, when I was not part of the Indian team, I do not want to say much on it. “

Pujara Of Test career

Pujara 103 for India Test Have played matches. Pujara During this period scored 7195 runs at an average of around 44. Pujara Had his Test career I have scored 19 centuries. Also he 35 Half -century They are also rooted. Pujara Had his Test career I played many important innings for India. He also played an important role in the victory of the Indian team abroad.

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The record for scoring the slowest double century in the history of Test cricket is in the name of former New Zealand batsman Glenn Turner. The Turner set this record in the year 1971. This record has not been able to break any batsman for 53 years. At the same time, Cheteshwar Pujara’s name is the record of scoring the slowest double century for India. Pujara achieved this record in the year 2017.

10 batsmen who scored the slowest double century in Test cricket

1- Glenn Turner

New Zealand batsman Glenn Turner scored history by scoring a double century in 611 balls against the West Indies in 1971-72.

2- Robert Simpson

Australian batsman Robert Simpson is second in this list. Simpson scored a double century against England in 1964 by facing 609 balls.

3- Sydney Barns

Former Australian batsman Sydney Barns scored a double century in 608 balls against England in the year 1946-47.

4- Arthur Nors

South African batsman Arthur Norsh scored a double century against England in 1951 by facing 597 balls.

5- Brandon Kurupu

Sri Lankan batsman Brendon Kurupu scored a double century against New Zealand in 1986-87 by playing 548 balls.

6- Lee Hutton

England batsman Lee Hutton scored a double century against the West Indies in 1950 by facing 537 balls.

7- MS Atapattu

Sri Lankan batsman MS Atapattu scored a double century by playing 531 balls against England in the year 2000-01.

8- Lee Hutton

Lee Hutton is named twice in this list. The England batsman scored a double century in 528 balls in 1938 against Australia.

9- Gary Kirsten

South African batsman Gary Kirsten scored a double century against England in 1999-00 by facing 522 balls.

10- Cheteshwar Pujara

Former Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara scored a double century against Australia by playing 521 balls in the year 2016-17.

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