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Cheteshwar Pujara will provide commentary during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024, adding his insights as a former Test stalwart.
Cheteshwar Pujara: A New Role Beyond the Crease
Cheteshwar Pujara, celebrated as the ‘New Wall’ of India’s Test cricket, embarks on a new journey in commentary.
Known for his patience and technical proficiency, Pujara will share his insights as part of Star Sports’ commentary team during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024.
Having played over 100 Tests and scored more than 7,000 runs, his expertise promises to bring valuable perspectives.
Despite being an indispensable No. 3 batter for over a decade, Pujara’s role in the team transitioned last year.
His last Test match was the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia.
Shubman Gill, India’s rising star, now occupies Pujara’s position, signaling a generational shift in India’s batting lineup.
Pujara’s Legacy in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Pujara’s contributions to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy remain legendary.
In the 2018-19 series in Australia, he amassed 521 runs, including three centuries, earning Player of the Series honours.
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His disciplined innings ensured India’s historic series victory on Australian soil.
In the 2020-21 edition, his gritty performances, though modest in numbers, wore down Australia’s bowlers.
Pujara’s resilience proved crucial as India secured a thrilling win despite injuries to key players.
With 2,033 runs against Australia in Tests, he remains the fourth-highest Indian scorer.
A Promising Series with Fresh Squads
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 will see India led by Rohit Sharma, supported by vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah.
Young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan aim to make their mark.
Australia, led by Pat Cummins, brings a formidable squad including Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Mitchell Starc.
While Pujara won’t be on the field, his commentary will add depth to the fans’ viewing experience, celebrating his legacy and love for the game.
Squads for Border- Gavaskar Trophy
India: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar.
Australia: Pat Cummins (C), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (Wk), Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (Wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc
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