Cheteshwar Pujara joins Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid on THIS elite list with century in Duleep Trophy

Despite not being picked for India's Test series against the West Indies, Cheteshwar Pujara is still making waves in the cricketing world. Pujara has responded to his exclusion in the best manner possible, smashing a century for West Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy semifinal against Central Zone.

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Pujara became only the fifth Indian batter to reach the milestone of scoring 60 first-class centuries.

He now shares this prestigious feat with the legendary Vijay Hazare. At the top of the list are the iconic duo of Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar, who have amassed a staggering 81 centuries each. Current Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid follows closely behind with 68 centuries to his name.

Pujara's achievement further solidifies his status as one of India's most accomplished batters and showcases his unwavering commitment to the sport. While his exclusion from the Test series squad may have divided opinions, his stellar performance in the Duleep Trophy match serves as a reminder of his immense talent and ability to deliver when it matters most.

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