Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara has hit a roadblock in making a potential India comeback after he was retired hurt during Saurashtra’s game against Services in the Ranji Trophy on Monday.
Pujara came out to bat at 4 on Sunday but was receiving medical attention in between overs for a stiff back.
The 36-year-old, however, couldn’t continue on Monday and retired hurt after scoring 9 off 31 balls. The injury is certainly a big blow for Pujara, who is eyeing a comeback in India’s Test side.
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The veteran batter last played a Test for India in June 2023 against Australia in ICC World Test Championship final in the England.
Pujara has been great form in the ongoing Ranji Trophy. He slammed an unbeaten 243 against Jharkhand in opener followed by 49 and 43 against Haryana in the second match.
