Cheteshwar Pujara has thrown his support behind out-of-form Sanju Samson, backing the India wicketkeeper-batter to continue opening alongside Abhishek Sharma despite a quiet run in the ongoing T20I series. Samson has managed scores of 5, 0 and 1 across the first three matches against Ireland and England, but Pujara feels the experienced batter deserves a […]

Cheteshwar Pujara has entered a new phase of life after retiring from all forms of Indian cricket in August 2025, but the former India Test batter says his connection with the game is far from over. The 37-year-old, who ended his career with 103 Tests, 7,195 runs, 19 centuries and a reputation as one of […]

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has backed Shreyas Iyer’s credentials as a T20I captain but said the England series will be a serious test of Iyer’s batting form. Pujara believes Iyer has already proven his leadership qualities in franchise cricket, but now needs to deliver with the bat as India prepare for a demanding five-match […]

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may have to wait a little longer before making his India debut in the upcoming T20I series against England. The five-match series begins in Chester-le-Street on Wednesday, July 1, and Pujara feels India are unlikely to disturb a settled top order straightaway despite the growing buzz […]

Five outstanding international cricketers have been inducted as Honorary Life Members of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), in recognition of their exceptional contribution to the game. New Zealand greats Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine, Australia’s Mel Jones, India’s Test mainstay Cheteshwar Pujara and Bangladesh’s former captain Tamim Iqbal were officially welcomed at Lord’s by MCC […]

Former India batter turned commentator Cheteshwar Pujara has praised Yashasvi Jaiswal for living up to the team management’s expectations by playing a match-winning knock in the third ODI against Afghanistan as well. He stated that his century might put a little pressure on the veteran Rohit Sharma, even though he scored a 69-ball 79 in […]

Former India player turned commentator Cheteshwar Pujara has applauded Rohit Sharma for scoring a much-needed half-century in the third ODI against Afghanistan. He added that the opener might be relieved to be back among big runs, and he would go to England slightly relaxed as well. Rohit Sharma scored 79 runs off 69 balls as […]

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has expressed surprise over Rishabh Pant’s underwhelming IPL record compared to his remarkable achievements in Test cricket. Speaking as a JioHotstar Hindi expert, Pujara said a player of Pant’s ability should ideally dominate T20 cricket as well, but believes the issue lies more in mindset and clarity rather than technical […]

Cheteshwar Pujara and Sanjay Bangar believe IPL 2026 has ushered in a new era of T20 batting, with teams now embracing an ultra-attacking mindset from the first ball. What has stood out this season is not just the number of big totals but the speed at which those scores are being chased down, reflecting how […]

Former Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara applauded Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his fearless approach and said, “It’s pure cinema” watching the youngster bat. Pujara said after Sooryavanshi smashed a 16-ball 43 on Tuesday, helping RR become the first team of the IPL 2026 to beat the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Speaking on JioHotstar, Cheteshwar […]