JaFanatic Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 JAIPUR: Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja are best of friends. Be it sharing the dressing room for Saurashtra or donning the India cap, nobody knows Jadeja better than statemate Pujara. At a time, when Jadeja is making his presence felt in the Indian team, Pujara feels determination has been the key to success for his good old friend. At a time, when his friend is making his presence felt in the ODI team, Pujara says that Jadeja's recent effort with the ball reminds him of Anil Kumble. "He has shades of Anil bhai. Just like Kumble, Jadeja too doesn't turn the ball much but if you are facing him, you have to be ready for some tough times," Pujara said. "He maintains line and length and as a batsman you need to be very careful. There's a similarity between him and Monty Panesar. You need to have patience and wait for the opportunity. That's the biggest test a batsman faces while facing Ravindra." Having played together for Saurashtra, Pujara has seen Jadeja from close quarters and the batsman feels playing to his strengths has worked well for the 24-year old all-rounder. "There were rough patches but he has proved his class. He was always a good fielder, but over the years he has focused a lot on his batting as well," Pujara said. Talking about the tough times Jadeja has been through, Pujara said, "He was always determined to bounce back. The domestic tournaments have helped him. It's not easy to score triple centuries, but he has done that too," Pujara said, adding: "He is a mature cricketer now." Pujara feels the 'Sir' jokes on Jadeja actually ended up having an inspiring effect. "Initially we would make fun of 'Sir', but I guess he took it positively and look at his performance today. 'Sir' has proved his mettle," Pujara laughed. If Jadeja's performance is keeping him happy, Pujara is now waiting for his turn to make it to the ODI team. "Yes, it's a bit unfortunate to sit out since I want to play in all the three formats. But then, I'm working on my fitness and hopefully things will turn my way," said an optimistic Pujara, who is now setting his sights on the South Africa tour. Pujara also feels India's good show in England will boost the team after the spot-fixing controversy. "Because of a few people you can't bring the whole game into disrepute. We have moved on and I think the way we are playing in England is really praiseworthy," Pujara said. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/Jadeja-is-a-mature-cricketer-now-says-Cheteshwar-Pujara/articleshow/20621454.cms
JaFanatic Posted June 17, 2013 Author Posted June 17, 2013 chintu is determined to play all the formats :two_thumbs_up:
G_B_ Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 the thing is with Sir, I dont think even he knows which way some of his balls will turn. Impossible to read him off his wrist and arm action. If he played poker with that bowling action he would win big.
JaFanatic Posted June 17, 2013 Author Posted June 17, 2013 the thing is with Sir, I dont think even he knows which way some of his balls will turn. Impossible to read him off his wrist and arm action. If he played poker with that bowling action he would win big. :cantstop:
Divvy Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Jadeja and Pujara are good players. Hope they both carry their success in future.
Crookbond Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 the thing is with Sir' date=' [b']I dont think even he knows which way some of his balls will turn. Impossible to read him off his wrist and arm action. If he played poker with that bowling action he would win big. +1 What read? There is no change apart from flight. He's always in line with the stumps. Considering higher percentage of right handers in most teams, he's a constant threat.
Lord Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 +1 What read? There is no change apart from flight. He's always in line with the stumps. Considering higher percentage of right handers in most teams' date=' he's a constant threat.[/quote'] earlier he didnt get much turn,but now every now n then he turns one big.even in England hes doing it
mastana Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 I hope Pujara plays ODI's for India instead of Karthik.
Crookbond Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 earlier he didnt get much turn' date='but now every now n then he turns one big.even in England hes doing it[/quote'] The turn he gets currently is from the subtle variations in flight. Earlier his lines were not as accurate as well.
King Tendulkar Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 I hope Pujara plays ODI's for India instead of Karthik. why??? Kartick has been excellent. Plus they have different roles anyway
mastana Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 why??? Kartick has been excellent. Plus they have different roles anyway Need someone like Dravid in the line up. Karthik is good for SC type wickets. In the long run and also for Pujara's development as a cricketer he should play ODI's too.
Lord Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 The turn he gets currently is from the subtle variations in flight. Earlier his lines were not as accurate as well. agree.I am amazed hes dismissed as a darter he flights the odd one just enough to get decent turn.doesnt have to be big flight
Lord Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Need someone like Dravid in the line up. Karthik is good for SC type wickets. In the long run and also for Pujara's development as a cricketer he should play ODI's too. Karthik is good for these wickets,if Pujara has come in and I agree he should,it should be for Raina
mastana Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 The turn he gets currently is from the subtle variations in flight. Earlier his lines were not as accurate as well. Getting through Misbah's defence isn't easy. He hasn't been dismissed like this for a while. :hatsoff:
I6MTW Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 pretty soon Jadeja will become the no 1 odi spinner in the world. Surpassing Swann and Ajmal.
I6MTW Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Karthik is good for these wickets' date='if Pujara has come in and I agree he should,it should be for Raina[/quote'] Raina should be there for death batting at the end. Pujara needs to be in the top order or not in the side at all. He can't bat at 6.
Rocky Balboa Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Need someone like Dravid in the line up. Karthik is good for SC type wickets. In the long run and also for Pujara's development as a cricketer he should play ODI's too. forget his strike rate. I might still want him in odi team if he sort's out his knee issue. He will struggle wid a bad knee in odi matches.
mastana Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 pretty soon Jadeja will become the no 1 odi spinner in the world. Surpassing Swann and Ajmal. How can you forget Professor Hafeez. :giggle:
Abhilash123 Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 CHoti shouldn't be no where near ODI side...... He should play TEST's for next 2 years alone!!
Lord Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Raina should be there for death batting at the end. Pujara needs to be in the top order or not in the side at all. He can't bat at 6. Pujara at the top n Karthik for slogging.Raina is a fail in Aus kind of wickets
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