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Cheteshwar Arvind Pujara
- Batting StyleRight Handed
- Bowling StyleLeg break
- TeamIndia
- BirthdayJanuary 25, 1988
- Current age37 Years, 9 Months, 4 Days
Cheteshwar Arvind Pujara (born 25 January 1988) is an Indian international cricketer renowned for his classical batting technique and resilience in Test cricket. A right-handed top-order batsman,
...Read moreBatting & Fielding Averages
Matches
103
Innings
176
Runs
7195
Average
43.61
Strike Rate
44.37
Balls Faced
16217
Highest Score
206*
Vs EnglandHundreds
19
Fifties
35
Fours
863
Sixes
16
Not Outs
11
Catches
66
Stumpings
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Bowling Averages
Matches
103
Innings
2
Runs
3
Run Outs
2
Balls Bowled
12
Strike Rate
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Wickets
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4 Wicket
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5 Wicket
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10 Wicket
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Overs
2
Maidens
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Average
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Economy Rate
1.50
Cheteshwar Arvind Pujara News
You were a reminder of Test cricket's beauty: PM Modi to Cheteshwar Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara had announced his retirement last Sunday, ending a remarkable 103-Test career.
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FAQ
1. Why is Cheteshwar Pujara compared to Rahul Dravid?
Because of his calm temperament, ability to play long innings, and role as India’s reliable No. 3 in Tests.
2. What was Pujara’s most famous Test performance?
His marathon batting in the 2018–19 Border–Gavaskar Trophy, where he scored 521 runs and was named Player of the Series.
3. Did Cheteshwar Pujara play in ODIs or T20Is?
Yes, he played a handful of ODIs but was primarily a Test specialist and did not feature in T20Is.
4. Does Pujara play IPL cricket?
He played in earlier IPL seasons but was not a regular due to his red-ball batting style.
5. What is Pujara’s legacy in Indian cricket?
He is remembered as one of India’s finest Test specialists, whose patience and grit helped India secure famous overseas victories.
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Team Rankings
- Test
- ODI
- T20I
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3732 | 124 |
| 2 | England | 4469 | 112 |
| 3 | South Africa | 3107 | 111 |
| 4 | India | 3881 | 108 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 2409 | 96 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 2364 | 88 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 2050 | 82 |
| 8 | West Indies | 2036 | 70 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 1648 | 61 |
| 10 | Ireland | 152 | 30 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 208 | 12 |
| 12 | Afghanistan | 62 | 10 |