Pujara on why he decided to take blows to his body

[sage]

https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/gabba-win-no-pain-no-gain-cheteshwar-pujara-interview-pujara-family-interview-the-fiercest-battle-7155228/

“I mostly got hit from one end and that too against (Pat) Cummins. There was this crack on the pitch around the short- of-length spot from where the ball would just take off. Cummins has the skill to make the ball rear up from there and make it follow you. In case I took my hand up to defend it, there was a risk that I would glove the ball. Considering the match situation and how we couldn’t afford to lose wickets, I decided to let the ball hit my body,” he says.

Edited January 21, 2021 by sage

[mani sha]

Explains a lot 

[BacktoCricaddict]

Immense respect.

[Lone Wolf]

I think someone had explained his technique that he doesn't gets in line with ball with his technique..  That's why he gets struck many times.  But this thing works for him somehow.  

[zen]

Let's not forget that the great man played 200+ balls and Aus could only make a few go past him despite using "mini-Bodyline" tactics for him at times 

Edited January 21, 2021 by zen

[PunterLog]

Makes sense now!

 

I was shocked to see the way he was playing bouncers and truly felt that he's lost his reflexes and is risking himself.

 

So, he could have defended it but felt that he might nick it due to uncertain bounce.

 

Man's made of steel.

[putrevus]

Can't praise this guy's guts enough. I was one of guys who wanted him play more shots or get out  but god this guy is gold.He deserves every accolade he is getting and more.

[Ankit_sharma03]

spot on strategy 

[helperononline]

I better Bookmark this thread 

 

After one bad game people will lose faith in his batting

[Number]

An eye opener for those who think he makes batting look more difficult than it is.

[Trichromatic]

18 minutes ago, Number said:

An eye opener for those who think he makes batting look more difficult than it is.

 

And tthe idea that he can't go for runs if needed even when set. We have seen him accelerating multiple times even overseas.

[Suhaan]

He fought like a soldier with bat as his gun

Edited January 21, 2021 by Suhaan

[sandeep]

1 hour ago, Lone Wolf said:

I think someone had explained his technique that he doesn't gets in line with ball with his technique..  That's why he gets struck many times.  But this thing works for him somehow.  

Horse.

 

Water.

 

Drink.

 

 

[Majestic]

He is a great test player. Elite class.

[helperononline]

https://www.facebook.com/RSDofficialfanpage/videos/278131953227067/

[rtmohanlal]

Though still far off adequate overall, Pujara played his part to perfection in this series........

[Charlie_]

Respect!

[nevada]

I never felt teary eyed when watching any sporting action EVER except when Pujara was getting hit left and right that day. I have heard about WI pacers unleashing missiles at our batsmen in '75 forcing Bishan Bedi to just declare the innings and concede defeat but Pujara didn't concede an inch, let alone concede the match. The Aussies did their homework on him and cut off his run supply, bombarded him non stop with bodyline but failed to shake him. 

[ShoonyaSifar]

What commitment for the team's cause. One of the grittiest knocks in Test history 

 

I wonder if Kohli, when he returns as captain vs captain, will ask ChePu to score faster else risk losing his test spot.

[afan]

We all think that he needs to add the Hook/Pull shot to his game, else there is a risk of serious injury.
For those who has experienced what it feels like when the ball hurtles towards you at 140 plus knows how scary it is to cope the body blows.
Massive respect to this man, Chepu and Gill laid the foundations to this famous victory, no doubt about it

He took the sting out, so that the others can go for the runs.