Veteran Indian cricket team batter Cheteshwar Pujara shared his disappointment at not featuring for the Indian team in the recent time. Pujara, who was known as a strong contender for the No. 3 spot in the batting order, has not played for India since June 2023. Although he was being considered for a return in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 against Australia, the selectors didn’t pick him. And, Pujara said that he is still motivated and is ready to play whenever needed as well.

“When one has been successful at the highest level and played more than 100 Test matches and are still not a part of the team, you carry on the hard work that has been the reason behind getting the success. Not getting the opportunity is a big disappointment, but I keep myself ready and motivated because of my love for this game. And out of that love, I keep myself close to the game and routine without expecting much, and through any opportunity I get, be it domestic or county,” Pujara said on Backstage with Boria.

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India’s next tournament will be the Test series against England in June and the series will be important for Team India following the disappointing results against New Zealand and Australia as welll. Pujara also said that he would like to give his best for the side in the upcoming series as well.

“Team India has been quite competitive, but has not won a series in England for around 20 years now, so given an opportunity, I would like to give the best from my end and grab the opportunity if the team needs me. This would be the perfect opportunity to contribute when a win is much needed in England,” Cheteshwar Pujara concluded.