kabira Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 We do not know his current status. Hope he is close to getting ready to practice. New Ranji season is beginning.
SachDan Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 I'm ready for competitive cricket: Pujara Cheteshwar Pujara is fit and raring to go. After*an impressive debut against the Australians a year ago, he*toured South Africa [ Images ] before injuring himself in the fourth*edition of the Indian Premier League [ Images ] earlier this year. Back on the cricket pitch in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Twenty20 [ Images ] tournament (West Zone), Pujara says he is prepared for the Ranji Trophy matches that*commence in*November. "I'm quite fit now. I've been practising regularly. I run well and I've no difficulty whatsoever in any of my body movements. I train under physio Nitin Patel at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore, which I visit regularly during my schedules in a month. I may not play the first couple of Ranji Trophy games, but I'm ready for*competitive cricket now after a considerably long hiatus," he told rediff.com in Rajkot. "Of course, I miss first-class cricket. I miss Test cricket even more. But you're helpless against injuries, which are part and parcel of a sportsman's life. I'm keen, even determined, to be back on the track again. I know I've to prove my fitness and then to score runs as in the past. But I see no problem doing both once I start playing cricket. I'm sure of*regaining my place in Team India and confident of making it to the Australian tour. I'm a man of positive attitude and I strongly believe that confidence is the key to success in any walk of life," he added. Interestingly, the 23-year-old has never been injured while batting or fielding in first-class or one-day cricket. Both the times he got injured, it was*in the IPL. Earlier, he broke his left ligament while practising before the first ball was bowled in the second edition of the IPL, played in South Africa, in 2009, when he was part of Kolkata Knight Riders [ Images ]. He*recovered soon after a minor operation in South Africa. His latest injury appeared more serious and he underwent*surgery in England [ Images ] after consulting Dr. Andrew Williams. "I don't want to go into ifs and buts. All I'm concerned about is what lies ahead for me," he said, when asked what he would have done in the West Indies [ Images ] and England if he had been fit and selected. "I've always tried to give my best for India whenever I've got opportunities to represent the country in any form of cricket at any level. I feel encouraged when truly great cricketers like Gundappa Viswanath appreciate my technique and performance. This is a big motivation for me. I'm determined to make a comeback," Pujara said. A batsman of Pujara's class will be an asset to the Indian team Down Under, where the pitches are green, fast and bouncy, where the ball comes at a devilish speed and rises awkwardly. The Indian middle-order does not look as formidable as it used to be despite being still studded with some old jewels, who are fast losing their lustre. A couple of good, impressive innings in the Ranji Trophy should do Pujara's confidence and career a world of good. Once he is in his groove, the rest of things should hopefully take their own course. LINK .
BeautifulGame Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 Great news.Should definitely be in the Aus tour squad once he proves his fitness. I certainly would prefer him ahead of Kohli for test team atm
Blue Panther Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 Hope he gains his form asap. Form is temporary classs is permanent.
saneindian Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 Great news this. Even if he misses first 2 rounds of the matches, there are enough matches for Pujara to play before the test squad for Aus tour is chosen. Should automatically slot into the 15 once he has proved his fitness. That selection meeting for Aus tour is going to be quite interesting. For 2 spots, we will have 4 contenders Rohit, Rahane, Pujara and Kohli (or 5 including Yuvraj). Rahane and Pujara will have an edge as they could be taken as reserve openers as well.
BeautifulGame Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 Great news this. Even if he misses first 2 rounds of the matches, there are enough matches for Pujara to play before the test squad for Aus tour is chosen. Should automatically slot into the 15 once he has proved his fitness. That selection meeting for Aus tour is going to be quite interesting. For 2 spots, we will have 4 contenders Rohit, Rahane, Pujara and Kohli (or 5 including Yuvraj). Rahane and Pujara will have an edge as they could be taken as reserve openers as well. Considering the amount of injuries our players suffer and the length of the tour we should take 3 of those 4 players IMO. One of them for no.6 spot (Pujara ) and other 2 as reserve opener (Rahane) and backup middle order batsman (Kohli)
ganeshran Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 :woot: Hope he is really fit and not just making statements to get selected
Cricket Tragic Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 Considering the amount of injuries our players suffer and the length of the tour we should take 3 of those 4 players IMO. One of them for no.6 spot (Pujara ) and other 2 as reserve opener (Rahane) and backup middle order batsman (Kohli) Yeah, there isn't a restriction so we can take even 17-18 players. Or the BCCI could have the A team touring and playing games at the same time. Won't happen though. #BleedyBCCI
Andrew Peter Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 Eiyy Sasura West Indies jaisey Deadly team ki tour se pehle sab tayar ho jaate hai competitive cricket ke liye bus England/SA ke tour ke time pe ya ussay pehle ache acho ko injury ho jaati hai.
cowboysfan Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 Great news.Should definitely be in the Aus tour squad once he proves his fitness AND FORM. I certainly would prefer him ahead of Kohli for test team atm fixed.
rajmarie Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 Great news. Hope he proves his physical fitness & match fitness & get his top form back. He will be a great addition to Test team..specially down under
Trundler27 Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 good luck pujju.... looking forward to you fighting it out for a middle order slot and showing your value to the test team!
kabira Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 wow suddenly things are looking bright for india
vamos_rafa Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 wow suddenly things are looking bright for india Itni jaldi??
vvvslaxman Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 Good luck.. he needs lot of it considering his uncanny ability to pick up injury at the wrong time.
achilles Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 I feel sad for the Indian youngsters. They rush through their rehabilitation only to ensure they secure their place.
Texy Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 Hope he's fully fit and not pulling off what we did in England....half fit but declare full fit to get into team roster n then leave after 1 match due to injury bullshit
kabira Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 Itni jaldi?? well I tend to look at bright side. We canned England with our A team. Even in England we ran them close, should have won atleast 2 ODIs.. I am just excited that Pujara is back, we have two pacers debuting and doing well. We just need very big bench strength of 22 players and each one should be worthy to play for India.
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