While the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) dominates cricket headlines, Cheteshwar Pujara, away from the glitz, has been piling on runs in the County Championship. However, a recent dismissal against a ace Pakistan bowler offered a rare glimpse of vulnerability for the seasoned batsman.
Cheteshwar Pujara County Stint
Playing for Sussex in Division Two, Cheteshwar Pujara has been in red-hot form, amassing nearly 300 runs with an impressive average of 93.66.
He even notched a century against Derbyshire, showcasing his class. This consistent performance has solidified Pujara’s position as one of the leading run-scorers in the competition.
Wicket to Remember: Mir Hamza makes breakthrough
However, during his latest outing against Glamorgan, Pujara’s dominance was briefly halted. Pakistani left-arm pacer Mir Hamza, playing for Glamorgan, managed to dismiss the Indian stalwart for 41.
The dismissal came via an edged delivery that found wicketkeeper Chris Cooke’s gloves comfortably. This wicket held significance as it was Hamza’s first significant breakthrough of the season, claiming multiple wickets in an innings for the first time.
Blip on radar or sign of things to come?
While Cheteshwar Pujara’s dismissal might raise eyebrows, it’s important to remember his exceptional run throughout the County Championship. This could be a mere blip in an otherwise consistent performance. With the season far from over, Pujara will be looking to get back to his run-scoring ways and continue his impressive form in English county cricket.
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Glamorgan struggles Continue
Meanwhile, for Glamorgan, the match offered little respite. Despite Cheteshwar Pujara’s dismissal, Sussex went on to post a decent total of 278. Currently winless, Glamorgan will be aiming to turn their fortunes around from this match onwards.
