Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has applauded Cheteshwar Pujara, saying that he has been phenomenal for India while they’re playing matches abroad. However, Pujara was dropped from the Test squad for the home Test series against Sri Lanka, following a series of poor performances. However, the veteran played in the County Championship for Sussex and did well.

During a discussion with Sportskeeda, the veteran has praised Pujara for going to England and playing there and he also pointed out that at times his contributions to the team go unnoticed too as well.

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“He has been playing continuously in English conditions. Though you might say that in County cricket, the quality of bowlers is not like in international cricket, yes in county cricket also you encounter one or two bowlers, who play international cricket. It’s good to see Pujara picked this option to go and play County. He was in good form there. His contribution has always been there. When we went to Australia, he had a big contribution though people talk less about him,” said Harbhajan Singh.

The former Indian spinner again stated even in England, no one has done a better job than Pujara and he has certainly made it easier for his fellow batters.

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“In England also whenever there is need to take the shine off the ball, to score runs and to hold one end, nobody has done the job better than Pujara. Talwar unke upar latak gayi thi. It was like ‘Drop him, others are playing alright’ which I thought was wrong. Pujara has been phenomenal for Team India when it comes to touring abroad because he doesn’t get out, he makes it easier for others, he takes the shine off the ball. That’s the reason India have won so many games abroad,” Harbhajan Singh signed off.