Switchblade Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/i-have-been-working-hard-on-my-game-cheteshwar-pujara/ “I have been part of the team on a regular basis but have missed out on a game here and there. It is just a matter of time before I get back in the XI,†Pujara was quoted as saying on bcci.tv. “I have been working hard on my game and I don’t think there should be any issues. All I can do is improve my game, irrespective of whether or not I am part of the team. That is the advice I have been getting from all the former greats and that is what I will continue to do,†he added. “It will be really important. He (Dravid) is a great mentor. I have been in touch with him and have had many conversations with him. He was with the Indian team for two weeks on our tour to England last year. I have seen him train when he used to play and spoken to him at the NCA,†said Pujara. “He obviously has immense knowledge of the game but the way he puts it across and explains things, it makes you really comfortable. The last time I chatted with him, he was very positive about the way I have been batting and he told me there isn’t any major fault in my technique. He told me that at times I got good balls and that I have to accept that as a batsman. This is the first time I will have him as a mentor for a longer period and he will watch me play. This will help me more because it is one thing to talk over the phone but quite another talking in person and spending quality time,†Pujara added. “You need to accept your failure. Because of the amount of runs I had been scoring before the England tour, I always thought that I can score a century every other game. So, not being able to get runs was a frustrating experience for me. With time I learnt how to accept that,†he said. “Also, you have to understand that sometimes you may have not scored big runs but may still have fulfilled a specific role for your team. For instance, in the first innings of the Lord’s Test I scored only 28 runs, but I saw through a tough spell and the small 37-run partnership between (Murali) Vijay and me was really crucial. You have to learn how to appreciate yourself for these little things and not beat yourself up for not scoring big runs always. You may be very good at what you do but at the end of the day you do make mistakes and you have to move on. That’s what I have started to do after the England and Australia tours,†Pujara added. “I really enjoyed playing for Yorkshire. When you play in England, things are difficult, especially in the beginning of the season, in the month of April and May. The weather is cold and the ball moves a lot on fresh wickets. As a batsman it is a challenge and the pressure is two-fold because you make a small mistake and you lose your wicket,†he said.
Pagalpanti Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 The way Rahane has blossomed under RD, hopefully Pujara gets back on track as well. We need him firing if we're to challenge SL and SA. Rohit at 3 vs SL and SA would be a disaster.
sandeep Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 Chepu shows what test class batsman can deliver. Man deserves his #3 spot back.
Vijy Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 Chepu shows what test class batsman can deliver. Man deserves his #3 spot back. Puj has shown why he's the best Indian bat in SC.
vvvslaxman Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 I never ever thought he is a lazy guy who doesn't work hard. Put up a masterclass of constructing a test innings. Brilliant pacing.
sage Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Well done on the hard work. Great stuff! Glad you put us into a top position
Vijy Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 If we do win the match, a large part will be down to him.
gakgupta Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 The way Rahane has blossomed under RD, hopefully Pujara gets back on track as well. We need him firing if we're to challenge SL and SA. Rohit at 3 vs SL and SA would be a disaster. looks like rahul has done his bit which he acknowledged in his post match speech
Vijy Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Played well in 1st Innings :) Got out on Good ball in 2nd :( chepu > Nohit anyday In SC, it's not too far-fetched (as per the stats certainly) to regard him as the best batsman in the Indian team.
Pagalpanti Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 ^He's our best player of spin and by a big margin. Only Vijay comes close. Likes of Kohli, Rohit and Rahane can't survive on turners unless they play their shots.
Vijy Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 ^He's our best player of spin and by a big margin. Only Vijay comes close. Likes of Kohli' date=' Rohit and Rahane can't survive on turners unless they play their shots.[/quote'] Yes, he is. I've read somewhere that Naman Ojha is pretty good too. Karun Nair is a serious competitor for Pujara wrt spin.
Vijy Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 I am confused so are you saying He is the best right now or not :hysterical: See above post. I did agree with an earlier poster that he's the best player of spin by far. When GG was in form, he was another. Karun Nair may become one more
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