Cheteshwar Pujara in BGT: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is just a few days away, with the first match of the series set to be played in India starting November 22.
Ahead of the series, there is both good and bad news for the Indian team. The fans are very excited with the news of Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami returning to the team. At the same time, the team has also suffered a setback due to Shubman Gill’s injury.
Cheteshwar Pujara Stellar Border-Gavaskar Trophy Record Could Earn Him a Spot in the Playing XI
According to some media reports, it is said that the team management is considering including Cheteshwar Pujara in the team in place of Shubman Gill.
Cheteshwar Pujara’s record in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia has been very good.
In the 2018-19 Border Gavaskar Trophy, Pujara scored 521 runs at an average of 74. During this, he also scored three centuries. Due to this excellent performance of Pujara, the Indian team was able to win the series in Australia for the first time.
36-year-old Pujara scored 933 runs in 11 matches against Australia at an impressive average.
He is a highly skilled batsman and adds considerable depth to the team’s batting lineup. Although he was dropped from the team due to inconsistent performances, he has performed well in the Ranji Trophy.
Along with Pujara, Devdutt Paddikal can also be included in the team in place of Shubhman Gill. Former Indian team player and commentator Aakash Chopra praised Cheteshwar Pujara and said that Cheteshwar Pujara’s inclusion in the team would greatly strengthen the batting unit.
