Pujara Eyes Return to Indian Team
Cheteshwar Pujara, an experienced member of the Indian cricket team, recently expressed his willingness to make a return to the national team ahead of the upcoming Test series against England. Following a disappointing series against Australia, the pressure is on team leaders Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir as they prepare for this challenging tour.
Pujara’s Preparedness
In a recent interview, Pujara stated his readiness to contribute if called upon. He emphasized his ongoing performance in domestic cricket, particularly in county tournaments, where he has been consistently scoring runs. Pujara remains hopeful about seizing any opportunity to rejoin the squad, stating, "If given an opportunity, yes, I'll be more than ready to grab it with both hands."
Recent International Experience
Pujara last represented India in 2023 during the World Test Championship Final against Australia. He was considered a viable option for the upcoming 2024 Border-Gavaskar Test series and expressed confidence that his presence could have contributed to achieving a series victory in Australia.
A Tough Challenge Ahead
As the Indian team gears up to face England, Pujara acknowledges the challenges of winning in England but believes that they have a good chance this time. He pointed out that the absence of key players like James Anderson and Stuart Broad may leave England's bowling attack comparatively weaker, which could work in India's favor.
