Veteran Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara scores his maiden century for Sussex within the second innings of the 2022 County Championship match towards Derbyshire on Sunday. It was Pujara’s first first-class century in additional than two years as he redeemed himself after a low rating within the first innings. The 34-year-old was dismissed for six off 15 balls in his first innings on the second day as Sussex have been bundled out for 74 in 56.3 overs in reply to Derbyshire’s 505.
Pujara bounced again within the second innings to slam 159 not out at tea on Day 4. His 336-ball innings was laced with 18 fours. The senior India batter shared an unbeaten 309-run partnership with Sussex skipper Tom Haines (233 not out) for the third wicket to tug Sussex again within the sport.
After poor outings previously two years, Pujara was dropped from Team India following the collection in South Africa earlier this yr. Alongside him, Ajinkya Rahane additionally misplaced his place on the Test aspect, whereas he’s presently enjoying for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2022.
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Pujara was not included in India’s Test squad for a two-match Test collection at residence towards Sri Lanka which they received 2-0. He was additionally downgraded from the BCCI contracts from A to B as nicely. Meanwhile, a profitable county stint may assist him get again on the selector’s radar in future. In his absence, Team India tried Hanuma Vihari at quantity 3 the place he impressed many along with his stable method.
With Sussex having misplaced their opening sport of the season, their head coach Ian Salisbury included each abroad stars for the competition towards Derbyshire.
“I am extremely excited to be able to bring in players of Rizwan and Pujara’s quality into the side. Not only are they absolute world-class cricketers that will boost our performances on the pitch, but to have them around the boys and in the dressing room can only be a positive,” mentioned the pinnacle coach in a group assertion.
Pujara has previously represented the likes of Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
(With Agency Inputs)
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