Cheteshwar Pujara has failed to get one hundred test points since January 2019.© AFP
Indian polisher Cheteshwar Pujara has not scored a hundred points in Test cricket since his 193rd hit against Australia in the Sydney Test in January 2019. The drought of the century, which has lasted for almost three years now, has increased the pressure. force on Pujara before India two-match quiz series at home against New Zealand starting Thursday in Kanpur. However, the experienced 33-year-old smasher said he “doesn’t mind” scoring a hundred points as long as he contributes to the team.
Responding to a question about his drought of the century during Tuesday’s pre-match press conference, Pujara said, “As far as I’m concerned, when will it happen. My job is to play. good for the team and it’s not. I didn’t run I had my 80s and 90s. As long as I hit the ball well and contributed to the team, I don’t mind my hundred. .”
Vice-captain for the opening Test in Kanpur, with Ajinkya Rahane taking over the captaincy duties in the absence of regular captain Virat Kohli, Pujara said the appointment would not bring much change to his role it’s on the team.
“More responsibility can be beneficial for you because you can share experiences with young players. Even if I’m not vice-captain, I try and share my experience as much as I can and it’s important. The last focus is on the Indian team,” Pujara said.
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Before that, India won a series of three T20I matches with a score of 3-0 against T20 World Cup runner-up New Zealand. Kohli, who will continue to take a break from the Kanpur Test, will join Team India for the second Test in Mumbai starting on December 3.
(with PTI input)
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