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Cheteshwar Pujara endorses KL Rahul’s role at No. 3 for Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Cheteshwar Pujara, known for his resilient batting against Australia's bowling attack, shared his insights on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting Friday in Perth.He believes KL Rahul should occupy the crucial number three position. Pujara also expressed confidence in Yashasvi Jaiswal's abilities, drawing a parallel with David Warner's prime form."I don't know the batting order. I would prefer him (Rahul) at No. 3 because he has the experience to bat there," Pujara said in Star Sports press room.Why India will miss Cheteshwar Pujara in Australia?The team composition is still under consideration, with potential options including Rahul opening alongside Jaiswal, and Devdutt Padikkal batting at number three to maintain a balanced batting order."It seems the team is preferring Devdutt...

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Ravi Shastri: ‘People used to do puja to Pujara… ‘Shastri lavishes praise on India’s former No.3 | Cricket News – Times of India

File photo of Cheteshwar Pujara. Rohit Sharma’s absence from the first Test against Australia due to the birth of his second child could be a crucial aspect in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As one of India’s most experienced and reliable batters, his unavailability raises questions about the balance of the team, especially given the high stakes of the series. Sharma's leadership role, combined with his ability to anchor the innings in challenging conditions, has been pivotal to India. His absence means the team will likely have KL Rahul open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal when the series gets underway on November 22.Also See: Live Cricket ScoreWhy India will miss Cheteshwar Pujara in Australia?It is not the first time India will be without the skipper for a crucial series in Australia....

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Speedster Hazlewood upbeat ahead of first Test

Josh Hazlewood of Australia celebrates dismissing Cheteshwar Pujara of India during day four of the second match in the Test series between Australia and India at Perth Stadium on December 17, 2018 in Perth, Australia. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Josh Hazlewood seemed happy with the pitch on offer here at the Optus Stadium. “I love playing here in Perth, the wicket is always a nice one to bowl pace on, bouncy, perhaps a few cracks later in the game. The first Test of the summer is always exciting,” the Australian speedster said in the lead-up to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series commencing here on Friday. There is a quiet hunger in the squad to wrest the trophy back as Australia has often emerged second ...