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Cheteshwar Pujara may have been confident coming into the 1st Test vs south Africa but his miseries seem never-ending. Once known as the backbone of India's batting, Pujara's string of poor performances is haunting India in Test cricket.
Pujara was out for just 16 in the 2nd innings of the Centurion Test vs South Africa. He was out for a golden duck in the 1st innings as well. Pujara now has 9 ducks at the number 3 position, the most at this spot for India in the history of Test cricket. Batting legend Dilip Vengsarkar is on the 2nd spot followed by the India current head coach Rahul Dravid, who has 7 ducks by his name at the same batting position.
Pujara's poor form has put a lot of pressure on India's middle order as he has failed to play the anchor's role lately. The 33-year-old batter has failed to reach the three-figure mark in his last 44 innings.
His last century came in 2019 during the Sydney Test against Australia.
Also read: 

IND vs SA Centurion Test: Pujara's string of poor performances getting longer

After a golden duck in the 1st innings, Cheteshwar Pujara fails to impress in the 2nd innings of the Centurion Test as well and was out for just 16.

BITE: CHETESHWAR PUJARA, Cricketer, India
'Because of my tours in South Africa and Australia, I know the conditions a little better than I did in the past. So with that experience, I know what kind of shots I need to avoid or play. You are a little clearer with your mindset and preparation.'
Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;may have been confident coming into the 1st Test vs south Africa but his&nbsp;miseries seem never-ending. Once known as the backbone of India's batting, Pujara's string of poor performances is haunting India in Test cricket.
Pujara&nbsp;was out for just 16 in the 2nd innings of the Centurion Test vs South Africa. He was out for a golden duck in the 1st innings as well.&nbsp;Pujara now has 9 ducks&nbsp;at the number 3 position, the most at this spot&nbsp;for India in the history of Test cricket. Batting legend&nbsp;Dilip&nbsp;Vengsarkar&nbsp;is on the 2nd spot followed by the India current head coach Rahul&nbsp;Dravid, who has 7 ducks by his name at the same batting position.
Pujara's&nbsp;poor form has put a lot of pressure on India's middle order as he has failed to play the anchor's role lately. The 33-year-old batter has failed to reach the three-figure mark in his last 44 innings.
His last century came in 2019 during the Sydney Test against Australia.

After a golden duck in the 1st innings, Cheteshwar Pujara fails to impress in the 2nd innings of the Centurion Test as well and was out for just 16

Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;may have been confident coming into the 1st Test vs south Africa but his&nbsp;miseries seem never-ending. Once known as the backbone of India's batting, Pujara's string of poor performances is haunting India in Test cricket.
Pujara&nbsp;was out for just 16 in the 2nd innings of the Centurion Test vs South Africa. He was out for a golden duck in the 1st innings as well.&nbsp;Pujara now has 9 ducks&nbsp;at the number 3 position, the most at this spot&nbsp;for India in the history of Test cricket. Batting legend&nbsp;Dilip&nbsp;Vengsarkar&nbsp;is on the 2nd spot followed by the India current head coach Rahul&nbsp;Dravid, who has 7 ducks by his name at the same batting position.
Pujara's&nbsp;poor form has put a lot of pressure on India's middle order as he has failed to play the anchor's role lately. The 33-year-old batter has failed to reach the three-figure mark in his last 44 innings.
His last century came in 2019 during the Sydney Test against Australia.
Also read:&nbsp;

KL Rahul stood tall on the Boxing Day Test as India ended Day 1 of the Centurion Test vs South Africa at 272/3. 
Virat Kohli's decision to bat first proved to be the right one as Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul put together a 117-run opening stand. Agarwal was out for 60 but Rahul went on to smash his 7th Test hundred and remained unbeaten on 122. Cheteshwar Pujara failed to impress yet again and Virat Kohli too went back for 35. But an under-pressure Ajinkya Rahane dropped anchor and counter attacked. He remained unbeaten on 40 and made sure India ended the opening Day in command. 
Also read: Centurion Test: KL Rahul shines on Boxing Day, tames South Africa with his 7th Test ton

IND vs SA Tests: KL Rahul's unbeaten ton powers India to 272/3 in Centurion

KL Rahul stood tall on the Boxing Day Test as India ended Day 1 of the Centurion Test vs South Africa at 272/3.

Ind vs SA: KL Rahul's unbeaten ton powers India to 272/3 vs SA

KL Rahul&nbsp;stood tall on the Boxing Day Test as India ended Day 1 of the Centurion Test vs South Africa at 272/3.&nbsp;
Virat&nbsp;Kohli's decision to bat first proved to be the right one as Mayank&nbsp;Agarwal and KL Rahul&nbsp;put together a 117-run opening stand. Agarwal&nbsp;was out for 60 but Rahul&nbsp;went on to smash his 7th Test hundred and remained unbeaten on 122. Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;failed to impress yet again and Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;too went back for 35. But an under-pressure Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;dropped anchor and counter attacked. He remained unbeaten on 40 and made sure India ended the opening Day in command.&nbsp;

KL Rahul&nbsp;stood tall on the Boxing Day Test as India ended Day 1 of the Centurion Test vs South Africa at 272/3.

KL Rahul&nbsp;stood tall on the Boxing Day Test as India ended Day 1 of the Centurion Test vs South Africa at 272/3.&nbsp;
Virat&nbsp;Kohli's decision to bat first proved to be the right one as Mayank&nbsp;Agarwal and KL Rahul&nbsp;put together a 117-run opening stand. Agarwal&nbsp;was out for 60 but Rahul&nbsp;went on to smash his 7th Test hundred and remained unbeaten on 122. Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;failed to impress yet again and Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;too went back for 35. But an under-pressure Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;dropped anchor and counter attacked. He remained unbeaten on 40 and made sure India ended the opening Day in command.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Centurion Test: KL Rahul shines on Boxing Day, tames South Africa with his 7th Test ton" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/centurion-test-kl-rahul-tames-south-africa-with-his-7th-test-ton-1640529008181" target="_blank">Centurion Test: KL Rahul shines on Boxing Day, tames South Africa with his 7th Test ton</a>

Pujara's miseries seem never-ending as he registered an unwanted record after being dismissed for a golden duck in the 1st innings of the Centurion Test vs South Africa

IND vs SA Tests: Pujara's miseries continue, dismissed for a golden duck in Centurion

Pujara's miseries seem never-ending as he registered an unwanted record after being dismissed for a golden duck in the first innings of the Centurion Test vs South Africa

BITE: CHETESHWAR PUJARA, Cricketer, India
'Because of my tours in South Africa and Australia, I know the conditions a little better than I did in the past. So with that experience, I know what kind of shots I need to avoid or play. You are a little clearer with your mindset and preparation.'
Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;may have been confident coming into the 1st Test vs south Africa but his&nbsp;miseries seem never-ending. Once known as the backbone of India's batting, Pujara's string of poor performances is haunting India in Test cricket.
Pujara&nbsp;registered an unwanted record after being dismissed for a golden duck in the first innings of the&nbsp;Centurion&nbsp;Test.&nbsp;He now has 9 ducks&nbsp;at the number 3 position, the most at this spot&nbsp;for India in the history of Test cricket. Batting legend&nbsp;Dilip&nbsp;Vengsarkar&nbsp;is on the 2nd spot followed by the India current head coach Rahul&nbsp;Dravid, who has 7 ducks by his name at the same batting position.
Pujara's&nbsp;poor form has put a lot of pressure on India's middle order as he has failed to play the anchor's role lately. The 33-year old batter has failed to reach the three-figure mark in his last 43 innings.
His last century came in 2019 during the Sydney Test against Australia.

Pujara's miseries seem never-ending as he registered an unwanted record after being dismissed for a golden duck in the first innings of the&nbsp;Centurion&nbsp;Test vs South Africa

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Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;may have been confident coming into the 1st Test vs south Africa but his&nbsp;miseries seem never-ending. Once known as the backbone of India's batting, Pujara's string of poor performances is haunting India in Test cricket.
Pujara&nbsp;registered an unwanted record after being dismissed for a golden duck in the first innings of the&nbsp;Centurion&nbsp;Test.&nbsp;He now has 9 ducks&nbsp;at the number 3 position, the most at this spot&nbsp;for India in the history of Test cricket. Batting legend&nbsp;Dilip&nbsp;Vengsarkar&nbsp;is on the 2nd spot followed by the India current head coach Rahul&nbsp;Dravid, who has 7 ducks by his name at the same batting position.
Pujara's&nbsp;poor form has put a lot of pressure on India's middle order as he has failed to play the anchor's role lately. The 33-year old batter has failed to reach the three-figure mark in his last 43 innings.
His last century came in 2019 during the Sydney Test against Australia.

Cheteshwar Pujara is confident of Team India doing well in the upcoming 3-match Test series vs South Africa.
During a chat with the BCCI ahead of the 1st Test in Centurion, Pujara said that having done well in England and Australia makes a big difference in this squad's confidence and self-belief that they can win overseas and in any conditions. 'With our bowling and batting lineups, I am very confident we have the capacity to win a series in South Africa,' added Pujara.
The 33-year-old also reflected on his recent form, which has drawn criticism due to a lack of runs. Pujara feels that because of his tours to South Africa and Australia, he knows the conditions a little better than he did in the past. 'You are a little clearer with your mindset and preparation,' he further added.
Also read: IND vs SA Tests: Rishabh Pant set to break a massive MS Dhoni record
India to take on South Africa in a 3-match Test series starting December 26.

IND vs SA Tests: squad is confident after good series in England & Australia, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara is confident of Team India doing well in the upcoming 3-match Test series vs South Africa, thanks to the confidence they have drawn from the tours of Australia and England

Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;is confident of Team India doing well in the upcoming 3-match Test series vs South Africa.
BITE: CHETESHWAR PUJARA, Cricketer, India
'Having done well in England and Australia makes a big difference in this squad's confidence and self-belief that we can win overseas and in any conditions. With our bowling and batting lineups, I am very confident we have the capacity to win a series in South Africa'
The 33-year-old also reflected on his recent form, which has drawn criticism due to a lack of runs.&nbsp;
BITE: CHETESHWAR PUJARA, Cricketer, India
'Because of my tours in South Africa and Australia, I know the conditions a little better than I did in the past. So with that experience, I know what kind of shots I need to avoid or play. You are a little clearer with your mindset and preparation.'

Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;is confident of Team India doing well in the upcoming 3-match Test series vs South Africa, thanks to the confidence they have drawn from the tours of Australia and England

Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;is confident of Team India doing well in the upcoming 3-match Test series vs South Africa.
During a chat with the BCCI ahead of the 1st Test in Centurion, Pujara&nbsp;said that having done well in England and Australia makes a big difference in this squad's confidence and self-belief that they can win overseas and in any conditions. 'With our bowling and batting lineups, I am very confident we have the capacity to win a series in South Africa,' added Pujara.
The 33-year-old also reflected on his recent form, which has drawn criticism due to a lack of runs. Pujara&nbsp;feels that because of his tours to South Africa and Australia, he knows the conditions a little better than he did in the past. 'You are a little clearer with your mindset and preparation,'&nbsp;he further added.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="IND vs SA Tests: Rishabh Pant set to break a massive MS Dhoni record" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-sa-tests-rishabh-pant-set-to-break-a-massive-ms-dhoni-record-1640249021397" target="_blank">IND vs SA Tests: Rishabh Pant set to break a massive MS Dhoni record</a>
India to take on South Africa in a 3-match Test series starting December 26.

CricBait | Poor umpiring, a massive target and New Zealand staring at a massive defeat vs India in Mumbai. Was Virat Kohli playing safe with a 540 run target? Yash Chawla chats with Gaurav Sethi, Khyati Patel & Ikpreet Singh
Also read: 
New Zealand would need a miracle on Day 4 of the second Test against India to score the remaining 400 runs & win in Mumbai. The Kiwis were tottering at 140-5 at stumps on Day 3 after India put a massive 540-run target. 
Overnight batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Mayank Agarwal started Day 3 proceedings on a positive note and put up over 100-run opening stand.  
Skipper Virat Kohli scored a scratchy 84-ball 36 before getting dismissed by Rachin Ravindra. Axar Patel played a fiery cameo and entertained the Mumbai crowd before Kohli decided to declare at 276/7. 
Meanwhile, Ajaz Patel shattered another record after returning with the match figures of 14/255, breaking Ian Botham's 41-year record of best bowling figures in India.
Chasing 540, the Kiwi batters failed to put up a show yet again apart from Daryl Mitchell who scored a gritty 60. With the Mumbai pitch deteriorating, Kiwis ended Day 3 at 140/5 still needing 400 runs to stun the hosts. 

CricBait | Poor umpiring, a massive target and New Zealand staring at a massive defeat vs India in Mumbai 

CricBait | Poor umpiring, a massive target and New Zealand staring at a massive defeat vs India in Mumbai. Was Virat Kohli playing safe with a 540 run target? Yash Chawla chats with Gaurav Sethi, Khyati Patel & Ikpreet Singh

CricBait | Poor umpiring, a massive target and New Zealand staring at a massive defeat vs India in Mumbai

With the&nbsp;Mumbai&nbsp;pitch deteriorating, Kiwis would need a&nbsp;tremendous amount of grit and resilience along with a miracle to avoid a defeat on Day 4 vs India

CricBait | Poor umpiring, a massive target and New Zealand staring at a massive defeat vs India in Mumbai. Was Virat Kohli playing safe with a 540 run target? Yash Chawla chats with Gaurav Sethi, Khyati Patel &amp; Ikpreet Singh
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-nzl-2nd-test-ajaz-patel-breaks-ian-botham-s-41-year-old-record-1638703654969" target="_blank">Ajaz Patel breaks Ian Botham's 41-year old record</a>
New Zealand&nbsp;would need a miracle on Day 4 of the second Test against India to score the&nbsp;remaining 400 runs &amp; win in Mumbai. The Kiwis were tottering at 140-5 at stumps on Day 3 after India put a massive 540-run target.&nbsp;
Overnight batters Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara and Mayank&nbsp;Agarwal&nbsp;started Day 3 proceedings on a&nbsp;positive note and put up over 100-run opening stand.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Skipper Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;scored a scratchy 84-ball 36 before getting dismissed by Rachin&nbsp;Ravindra. Axar&nbsp;Patel played a fiery cameo and entertained the Mumbai crowd before Kohli&nbsp;decided to declare at 276/7.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Ajaz&nbsp;Patel shattered another record after returning with the match figures of 14/255, breaking Ian Botham's&nbsp;41-year record of best bowling figures in India.
Chasing&nbsp;540, the Kiwi batters failed to put up a show yet again apart from Daryl Mitchell who scored a gritty 60.&nbsp;With the&nbsp;Mumbai&nbsp;pitch deteriorating, Kiwis ended Day 3 at 140/5 still needing 400 runs to stun the hosts.&nbsp;

CricBait | Pujara and Rahane find themselves in the line of fire after a string of poor performances. Who will Virat Kohli replace in the 2nd Test vs New Zealand?

CricBait | Pujara & Rahane in the line of fire but India still ahead of NZL

CricBait | Pujara and Rahane find themselves in the line of fire after a string of poor performances. Who will Virat Kohli replace in the 2nd Test vs New Zealand? @lav_vaid speaks to Nimit Kathuria, @shivam17july and Khyati Patel

CricBait&nbsp;|&nbsp;Pujara and Rahane find themselves in the line of fire after a string of poor performances. Who will Virat Kohli replace in the 2nd Test vs New Zealand? Lav Vaid speaks to Nimit Kathuria, Shivam Bhatia, Nimit Kathuria and Khyati Patel

CricBait | Pujara and Rahane find themselves in the line of fire after a string of poor performances. Who will Virat Kohli replace in the 2nd Test vs New Zealand?

As the string of failures for Rahane and Pujara keeps getting longer, is it time to finally look beyond the duo when Virat Kohli returns for the 2nd Test vs New Zealand?

Pressure mounts on Pujara & Rahane after both fail to impress in the Kanpur Test

As the string of failures for Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara keeps getting longer, is it time to finally look beyond the duo when Virat Kohli returns for the 2nd Test vs New Zealand?

BITE: AJINKYA RAHANE, Captain, India
"For me and Pujara, we know our game plan as we have been playing for so many years. It's all about keeping it simple. Get set and convert it into a big one. We are not worried too much. It's all about keeping our game plan&nbsp;simple and back ourselves."
Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;might not be too worried about his and Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara's&nbsp;form with the bat but every passing knock puts another question mark about their spot in India's Test XI.
In a match without Virat&nbsp;Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Rishabh&nbsp;Pant, the onus was on India's captain and his deputy to lead from the front but Both failed to impress in both the innings of the Kanpur&nbsp;Test.
It has been 19 innings since Pujara&nbsp;last scored a Test hundred on home soil. Moreover, he last scored a Test ton 39 innings ago, which is now the joint-most&nbsp;consecutive innings without a 100 while batting at number 3 for India.
Both Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane&nbsp;have been facing the heat when it comes to scoring runs with the bat. In the 8 Test innings each in 2020, Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane&nbsp;average 20.3 and 38.8 respectively. While it's a major drop for Pujara, Rahane&nbsp;has still done decently. But it's the following year where&nbsp;India's stand-in captain's average took a hard hit. Rahane&nbsp;averages a mere 19.5 in 21 innings in 2021, scoring just 411 runs. Pujara&nbsp;on the other hand averages just over 30 in 22 innings thanks to a couple of good scores in England but it's still nowhere close to his career average.
With Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;returning in the 2nd Test in Mumbai&nbsp;and Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer&nbsp;displaying top form with a ton on Test debut, Pujara and Rahane's&nbsp;place in the playing XI might no longer be permanent.&nbsp;

As the string of failures for Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara keeps getting longer, is it time to finally look beyond the duo when Virat Kohli returns for the 2nd Test vs New Zealand?

Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;might not be too worried about his and Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara's&nbsp;form with the bat but every passing knock puts another question mark about their spot in India's Test XI.
In a match without Virat&nbsp;Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Rishabh&nbsp;Pant, the onus was on India's captain and his deputy to lead from the front but Both failed to impress in both the innings of the Kanpur&nbsp;Test.
It has been 19 innings since Pujara&nbsp;last scored a Test hundred on home soil. Moreover, he last scored a Test ton 39 innings ago, which is now the joint-most&nbsp;consecutive innings without a 100 while batting at number 3 for India.
Let's compare how Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane's career is on a slide. They have scored tons of runs for India in their careers with both having healthy averages. However, in 8 Test innings each in 2020, Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane&nbsp;average 20.3 and 38.8 respectively. While it's a major drop for Pujara, Rahane&nbsp;has still done decently. But it's the following year where&nbsp;India's stand-in captain's average took a hard hit. Rahane&nbsp;averages a mere 19.5 in 21 innings in 2021, scoring just 411 runs. Pujara&nbsp;on the other hand averages just over 30 in 22 innings thanks to a couple of good scores in England but it's still nowhere close to his career average.
With Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;returning in the 2nd Test in Mumbai&nbsp;and Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer&nbsp;displaying top form with a ton on Test debut, Pujara and Rahane's&nbsp;place in the playing XI might no longer be permanent.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/heartbreak-for-thailand-as-icc-cancels-women-s-world-cup-qualifier-1638093021593" target="_blank">Heartbreak for Thailand as ICC cancels Women's World Cup Qualifier</a>
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As Team India gears up to start a new chapter in Tests under Rahul Dravid, Cheteshwar Pujara said that the team is looking forward to the new coach's guidance

'We are looking forward to Dravid's guidance after WTC final loss' says Cheteshwar Pujara

As Team India gears up to start a new chapter in Tests under Rahul Dravid, vice-captain Cheteshwar Pujara said that the team is looking forward to the new coach's guidance after the World Test Championship final loss to New Zealand

"We are looking forward to Dravid's guidance after WTC final loss" says Cheteshwar Pujara

As Team India gears up to start a new chapter in Tests under Rahul Dravid, vice-captain Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;said that the team is looking forward to the new coach's guidance after the World Test Championship final loss to New Zealand.&nbsp;
BITE: CHETESHWAR PUJARA, Cricketer, India
"Well, after the WTC Finals all of us were hurt, we lost in the Finals, but we came back strongly in England, we played very good cricket. So now the team is back together, we are confident. Yes, we have a new coach, Rahul&nbsp;bhai is there. So that'll help most of the players especially the young players who have worked with Rahul bhai, during U-19 and India A series and even someone like us who are the experienced players. I have played with Rahul bhai, worked with Rahul bhai during the A series. So all of us are looking forward to his guidance and with the amount of experience he has as a player and even as a coach that will help the team."

As Team India gears up to start a new chapter in Tests under Rahul Dravid, vice-captain Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;said that the team is looking forward to the new coach's guidance after the WTC final loss to New Zealand

As Team India gears up to start a new chapter in Tests under Rahul Dravid, vice-captain Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;said that the team is looking forward to the new coach's guidance after the World Test Championship final loss to New Zealand.&nbsp;
Ahead of the 1st Test in Kanpur, Dravid&nbsp;said that the team is hurt after the WTC&nbsp;final loss. Dravid&nbsp;as a coach will&nbsp;help most of the players especially the young players who have worked with U-19 and India A series and even the experienced players.
Rahul&nbsp;Dravid's&nbsp;era as the full-time India coach began with a 3-0 T20 series win vs New Zealand.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="IND vs NZL: Spin gives India advantage, feels Pujara ahead of 1st Test vs New Zealand" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-nzl-spin-gives-india-advantage-feels-pujara-ahead-of-1st-test-vs-new-zealand-1637730179428" target="_blank">IND vs NZL: Spin gives India advantage, feels Pujara ahead of 1st Test vs New Zealand</a>

India's newly promoted Test vice-captain Cheteshwar Pujara believes that spin bowling will give an advantage to hosts India over New Zealand in the two-Test series

IND vs NZL: Spin gives India advantage, feels Pujara ahead of 1st Test vs New Zealand

India's newly promoted Test vice-captain Cheteshwar Pujara believes that spin bowling will give an advantage to hosts India over New Zealand in the upcoming two-Test series

India's newly promoted Test vice-captain Cheteshwar Pujara&nbsp;believes that spin bowling will give an advantage to hosts India over New Zealand in the upcoming two-Test series.
BITE: CHETESHWAR&nbsp;PUJARA, Cricketer, India
"We have that advantage but we can't take New Zealand team lightly at all. They have played excellent cricket throughout the world and they are a good side in all the formats. So we will stick to our game plans, stick to what we know, how to play in Indian conditions. Yes, there will be strategies depending on who the batter is and who the bowler is. But overall I think we will try and focus on our game plans and we want to play good cricket. And yes, New Zealand is a competitive team, so we won't take them lightly at all."

India's newly promoted Test vice-captain Cheteshwar Pujara&nbsp;believes that spin bowling will give an advantage to hosts India over New Zealand in the upcoming two-Test series

India's newly promoted Test vice-captain Cheteshwar Pujara&nbsp;believes that spin bowling will give an advantage to hosts India over New Zealand in the upcoming two-Test series.
However, Pujara acknowledged that Team India can't take The Kiwis lightly as they&nbsp;have played excellent cricket throughout the world and they are a good side in all the formats.
Recently, New Zealand beat India in the ICC T20 World Cup as well as the ICC World Test Champions finals in England.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="With no KL Rahul, who will be in Team India's Playing XI for the 1st Test vs New Zealand" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/with-no-kl-rahul-who-will-be-in-team-india-s-playing-xi-for-the-1st-test-vs-new-zealand-1637663353773" target="_blank">With no KL Rahul, who will be in Team India's Playing XI for the 1st Test vs New Zealand</a>

With Cheteshwar Pujara having scored his last Test ton way back in January 2019, cracks in India's modern-day wall were very evident. Though he missed out on ending that dry run in Leeds by just 9 runs but Pujara did find form and scored 91 when India was in a dire need of it.
It didn't come easy as Pujara didn't just change his approach but his mindset as well. When KL Rahul fell for 8 on Day 3 of the Leeds Test, England may have been happy to expose India's wobbly middle order early on, but a different Cheteshwar Pujara walked out in the middle. He showed signs of his class from the word go and looked a lot free flowing with his approach.
While Pujara of the recent past would have consumed a lot of deliveries to get off the mark, this new Pujara delt in boundaries. Soon, he brought up his Test half-century in 13 innings but not done just yet. He became more fluent with his stroke play and dominated the spinners from there on. As Pujara ended Day 3 at 91 not out, Rohit Sharma lavished praise on the&nbsp;Saurashtra lad, saying that the squad never doubted him.
He may have missed out on a hundred, but the Indian team management would be glad that Pujara finally got the monkey off his back with a score that should give him confidence and would also hope that he continues with the same mojo for the rest of the series.

India vs England: Pujara finds form but couldn't help India save the 3rd Test

Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara was under the pump to retain his spot in the Indian Test side and he made the most of what could have been his final chance. Though he missed out on a ton, 91 should be good enough to help him find his mojo back.

With Cheteshwar Pujara having scored his last Test ton way back in January 2019, cracks in India's modern-day wall were very evident. Though he missed out on ending that dry run in Leeds by just 9 runs but Pujara did find form and scored 91 when India was in a dire need of it.
It didn't come easy as Pujara didn't just change his approach but his mindset as well. When KL Rahul fell for 8 on Day 3 of the Leeds Test, England may have been happy to expose India's wobbly middle order early on, but a different Cheteshwar Pujara walked out in the middle. He showed signs of his class from the word go and looked a lot free flowing with his approach.
While Pujara of the recent past would have consumed a lot of deliveries to get off the mark, this new Pujara delt in boundaries. Soon, he brought up his Test half-century in 13 innings but not done just yet. He became more fluent with his stroke play and dominated the spinners from there on. As Pujara ended Day 3 at 91 not out, Rohit Sharma lavished praise on the&nbsp;Saurashtra lad, saying that the squad never doubted him.
BITE: ROHIT SHARMA, Cricketer, India
'Well, to be honest, there hasn't been any talk about Pujara's batting. I think talks are really happening outside. There's not a single conversation that has happened with Pujara regarding to his form inside the team's dressing room. We know the quality that he is. We know the experience that he brings to the table. So, when you have a guy like that, I don't think that needs to be much of a discussion.'
He may have missed out on a hundred, but the Indian team management would be glad that Pujara finally got the monkey off his back with a score that should give him confidence and would also hope that he continues with the same mojo for the rest of the series.

<ul>
<li>Pujara&nbsp;last scored a Test hundred vs Australia in January 2019</li>
<li>3rd Test:&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;changed his approach in 2nd innings &amp; looked fluent</li>
<li>Before this, Pujara&nbsp;had gone 12 innings without a half-century</li>
</ul>

With Cheteshwar Pujara having scored his last Test ton way back in January 2019, cracks in India's modern-day wall were very evident. Though he missed out on ending that dry run in Leeds by just 9 runs but Pujara did find form and scored 91 when India was in a dire need of it.
It didn't come easy as Pujara didn't just change his approach but his mindset as well. When KL Rahul fell for 8 on Day 3 of the Leeds Test, England may have been happy to expose India's wobbly middle order early on, but a different Cheteshwar Pujara walked out in the middle. He showed signs of his class from the word go and looked a lot free flowing with his approach.
While Pujara of the recent past would have consumed a lot of deliveries to get off the mark, this new Pujara delt in boundaries. Soon, he brought up his Test half-century in 13 innings but not done just yet. He became more fluent with his stroke play and dominated the spinners from there on. As Pujara ended Day 3 at 91 not out, Rohit Sharma lavished praise on the&nbsp;Saurashtra lad, saying that the squad never doubted him.
He may have missed out on a hundred, but the Indian team management would be glad that Pujara finally got the monkey off his back with a score that should give him confidence and would also hope that he continues with the same mojo for the rest of the series.

India may have won the Lord's Test, but one area that couldn't be swept under the carpet despite victory was the shaky middle order. And It came back to haunt the visitors in Leeds as well. For a change KL Rahul got out for a duck as a wobbly middle order was exposed early on.
Cheteshwar Pujara tried to do what he once did best but this tie even his defence was breached. He lasted for just 9 deliveries for his 1 run. Pujara has now gone 12 innings without a half-century and averages mere 14 during that period.&nbsp;
Onus was now on Virat Kohli to bail India out of trouble, but the skipper failed to impress yet again and was out for 7. It was for the 4th time in this series that Kohli made the mistake of fishing outside off stump and it was once again that man James Anderson, who proved to be his nemeses. Jimmy has now dismissed Virat 7 times in Tests, joint most with Australia's Nathan Lyon. It's suddenly like Virat is reliving&nbsp;his 2014 nightmare all over again.&nbsp;
Ajinkya Rahane looked good once again but was dismissed for 18 just at the stroke of lunch. He did manage 61 in the previous game but has looked a mere shadow of himself. Moreover, since 2020, the trio has managed just 1 century among them in Tests, when Rahane&nbsp;scored a ton in Australia.
Clearly, Virat, Pujara and Rahane who once were the backbone of Team India, have now become a headache for the management.
Also read:&nbsp;

Kohli, Pujara & Rahane: from being India's backbone to being a headache

Since 2020, Virat, Rahane&nbsp;and Pujara have managed just 1 century among them in Tests as the Middle order continues to be a worry for India.

India may have won the Lord's Test, but one area that couldn't be swept under the carpet despite victory was the shaky middle order. And it came back to haunt the visitors in Leeds as well. For a change KL Rahul got out for a duck as a wobbly middle order was exposed early on.
Cheteshwar Pujara tried to do what he once did best but this time even his defence was breached. He lasted for just 9 deliveries for a single run. Pujara has now gone 12 innings without a half-century and averages mere 14 during that period.&nbsp;
Onus was now on Virat Kohli to bail India out of trouble, but the skipper failed to impress yet again and was out for 7. It was for the 4th time in this series that Kohli made the mistake of fishing outside off stump and it was once again that man James Anderson, who proved to be his nemeses. Jimmy has now dismissed Virat 7 times in Tests, joint most with Australia's Nathan Lyon. It's suddenly like Virat is reliving&nbsp;his 2014 nightmare all over again.&nbsp;
Ajinkya Rahane looked good once again but was dismissed for 18 just at the stroke of lunch. He did manage 61 in the previous game but has looked a mere shadow of himself. Moreover, since 2020, the trio has managed just 1 century among them in Tests, when Rahane&nbsp;scored a ton in Australia.
Clearly, Virat, Pujara and Rahane who once were the backbone of Team India, have now become a headache for the management.

<ul>
<li>Pujara&nbsp;hasn't managed a half-century in his last 12 Test innings</li>
<li>Virat&nbsp;reliving&nbsp;his 2014 nightmare, gets out to Anderson for 7</li>
<li>Rahane&nbsp;looking like a mere shadow of himself, fails to impress</li>
</ul>

India may have won the Lord's Test, but one area that couldn't be swept under the carpet despite victory was the shaky middle order. And it came back to haunt the visitors in Leeds as well. For a change KL Rahul got out for a duck as a wobbly middle order was exposed early on.
Cheteshwar Pujara tried to do what he once did best but this time even his defence was breached. He lasted for just 9 deliveries for a single run. Pujara has now gone 12 innings without a half-century and averages mere 14 during that period.&nbsp;
Onus was now on Virat Kohli to bail India out of trouble, but the skipper failed to impress yet again and was out for 7. It was for the 4th time in this series that Kohli made the mistake of fishing outside off stump and it was once again that man James Anderson, who proved to be his nemeses. Jimmy has now dismissed Virat 7 times in Tests, joint most with Australia's Nathan Lyon. It's suddenly like Virat is reliving&nbsp;his 2014 nightmare all over again.&nbsp;
Ajinkya Rahane looked good once again but was dismissed for 18 just at the stroke of lunch. He did manage 61 in the previous game but has looked a mere shadow of himself. Moreover, since 2020, the trio has managed just 1 century among them in Tests, when Rahane&nbsp;scored a ton in Australia.
Clearly, Virat, Pujara and Rahane who once were the backbone of Team India, have now become a headache for the management.
Also read:&nbsp;

3 players who were once the backbone of the Indian team, Virat&nbsp;Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahan, have now been struggling to get a big score under their belt.&nbsp;
Middle order has clearly been an area of concern for India for quite some time now and it once again failed to impress in the 2nd Test vs England. Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;did manage a fighting 42 but it's nowhere near what the expects from its best batsman. Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane&nbsp;once again got out cheaply for 9 and 1 respectively&nbsp;and failed to capitalise on the good work done by the openers.&nbsp;
Since 2020, the trio has managed just 1 century among them in Tests, when Rahane&nbsp;scored a ton in Australia. Moreover, all 3 players average around 25 during this period. Pujara, who was once stood like a rock, hasn't managed a good score in his last 10 innings.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;Eng-Ind 2nd Test: KL Rahul smashes his 6th Test ton, 3rd vs England

Rahane & Pujara fail to impress as India's middle order woes continue

Since 2020, Virat, Rahane&nbsp;and Pujara have managed just 1 century among them in Tests, when Rahane&nbsp;scored a ton in Australia. Moreover, all 3 players average around 25 during this period.

3 players who were once the backbone of the Indian team, Virat&nbsp;Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahan, have now been struggling to get a big score under their belt.&nbsp;
Middle order has clearly been an area of concern for India for quite some time now and it once again failed to impress in the 2nd Test vs England. Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;did manage a fighting 42 but it's nowhere near what the expects from its best batsman. Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane&nbsp;once again got out cheaply for 9 and 1 respectively&nbsp;and failed to capitalise on the good work done by the openers.&nbsp;
Since 2020, the trio has managed just 1 century among them in Tests, when Rahane&nbsp;scored a ton in Australia. Moreover, all 3 players average around 25 during this period. Pujara, who once stood like a rock, hasn't managed a good score in his last 10 innings.

<ul>
<li>Virat&nbsp;Kohli has managed just 3 half-centuries in last 16 Test innings</li>
<li>2nd Test:&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane&nbsp;got out cheaply for 9 and 1 respectively</li>
<li>Middle order: once the backbone of Team India, now a headache</li>
</ul>

3 players who were once the backbone of the Indian team, Virat&nbsp;Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahan, have now been struggling to get a big score under their belt.&nbsp;
Middle order has clearly been an area of concern for India for quite some time now and it once again failed to impress in the 2nd Test vs England. Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;did manage a fighting 42 but it's nowhere near what the expects from its best batsman. Pujara&nbsp;and Rahane&nbsp;once again got out cheaply for 9 and 1 respectively&nbsp;and failed to capitalise on the good work done by the openers.&nbsp;
Since 2020, the trio has managed just 1 century among them in Tests, when Rahane&nbsp;scored a ton in Australia. Moreover, all 3 players average around 25 during this period. Pujara, who once stood like a rock, hasn't managed a good score in his last 10 innings.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Eng-Ind 2nd Test: KL Rahul smashes his 6th Test ton, 3rd vs England" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/eng-ind-2nd-test-kl-rahul-smashes-his-6th-test-ton-3rd-vs-england-1628789195257" target="_blank">Eng-Ind 2nd Test: KL Rahul smashes his 6th Test ton, 3rd vs England</a>

After India went down against New Zealand&nbsp;in the World Test Championship final, Sachin&nbsp;Tendulkar&nbsp;has picked the reason which put India under pressure.
As The Master Blaster tweeted to congratulate The Kiwis, he wrote that losing both Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;and Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;in a span of 10 balls put a lot of pressure on the team, as first 10 overs were crucial on the final day.
India needed a good batting performance on the reserved 6th Day but were all out for just 170, setting New Zealand&nbsp;a moderate 139-run target.

Tendulkar picks the reason which put India under pressure in WTC final

After India went down against New Zealand&nbsp;in the World Test Championship final, Sachin&nbsp;Tendulkar&nbsp;has picked the reason which put India under pressure.

After India went down against New Zealand&nbsp;in the World Test Championship final, Sachin&nbsp;Tendulkar&nbsp;has picked the reason which put India under pressure.
As The Master Blaster tweeted to congratulate The Kiwis, he wrote that losing both Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;and Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;in a span of 10 balls put a lot of pressure on the team, as first 10 overs were crucial on the final day.
India needed a good batting performance on the reserved 6th Day but were all out for just 170, setting New Zealand&nbsp;a moderate 139-run target.

New Zealand, who beat England in the Test series,&nbsp;will come into the World Test Championship final with a slight advantage&nbsp;over India. But one of Team India's batting pillars, Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;feels that they are up for the challenge.
He said that when it comes to the final, the team will give its best and they know that they have the potential to do well and win the championship.

Kiwis will have advantage but we are up for the challenge: Pujara

Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;feels that though New Zealand&nbsp;have an advantage over India in the WTC&nbsp;final but they are up for the challenge and can win the championship.

Kiwis will have advantage but we are up for the challenge: Pujarav

New Zealand, who beat England in the Test series,&nbsp;will come into the World Test Championship final with a slight advantage&nbsp;over India. But one of Team India's batting pillars, Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;feels that they are up for the challenge.
BITE: CHETESHWAR&nbsp;PUJARA, Cricketer, India
'They will obviously have advantage having played two Test matches before the final but when it comes to final we will give our best and we know that our team has the potential to do well and win the championship.&nbsp;So we are not worried about that, we will try and focus on these 10 to 12 days which we have for preparation.'

New Zealand, who beat England in the Test series,&nbsp;will come into the World Test Championship final with a slight advantage&nbsp;over India. But one of Team India's batting pillars, Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;feels that they are up for the challenge.
He said that when it comes to the final, the team will give its best and they know that they have the potential to do well and win the championship.

BCCI&nbsp;has finalised Team India's travel and quarantine plan for the trip to England which will have the World Test Championship final vs New Zealand also a 5-match Test series vs England. According to ANI, Team India will get into a bio-bubble in India for 8 days followed by a charter flight to Southampton. The team will do a 10-day quarantine in Southampton at the hotel which is situated at the ground. Since the players and support staff will move from one bubble to another in England, they will be allowed to train and practice at the Rose Bowl which will also host the final of the inaugural Test championship. The board has also permitted the players to take their families as the tour of England will be very long and will end in mid-September.&nbsp;&nbsp;

BCCI's travel & quarantine plan for WTC Final & England tour 

Since the players and support staff will move from one bubble to another in England, they will be allowed to train and practice at the Rose Bowl which will also host the final of the inaugural Test championship

BCCI&nbsp;has finalised Team India's travel and quarantine plan for the trip to England which will have the World Test Championship final vs New Zealand also a 5-match Test series vs England. According to ANI, Team India will get into a bio-bubble in India for 8 days followed by a charter flight to Southampton. The team will do a 10-day quarantine in Southampton at the hotel which is situated at the ground. Since the players and support staff will move from one bubble to another in England, they will be allowed to train and practice at the Rose Bowl which will also host the final of the inaugural Test championship. The board has also permitted the players to take their families as the tour of England will be very long and will end in mid-September.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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