It is all about timing in cricket and no one does it better than Cheteshwar Pujara. The veteran batter has slammed his 62nd First Class century in the Rajasthan vs Saurashtra match in Ranji Trophy. He got his century on the day when the BCCI selection committee meets to pick India squad for remaining three IND vs ENG Test.
With Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer both unavailable and middle-order struggling for form, will Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee recall Pujara for IND vs ENG Test?
Should Cheteshwar Pujara get India recall?
Even though selectors are not considering looking back at Pujara, desperate times need desperate measures. The way Indian batters have struggled against rookie England bowling attack, it is apparent that they need someone like Pujara.
Virat Kohli is absent while Rohit Sharma is out of form. While Shubman Gill did enough to secure his place for another Test with a century in IND vs EN 2nd Test, his form too has been questionable. Shreyas Iyer has struggled as well and now he is out of the 3rd Test.
Rajat Patidar who made his debut in Vizag needs time to settle. That’s where India need an in-form Cheteshwar Pujara.
Pujara was exiled after failing in the WTC Final 2023. However, in Ranji Trophy, he has roared back in form, scoring a double century, a century and three fifties. He is averaging 88.85 after 9 innings.
