India’s middle-order veteran Cheteshwar Pujara turned 35 on Wednesday. Wishes began pouring in from followers and well-wishers for the star batter. The cricket fraternity additionally prolonged its needs, nevertheless, that of batting legend Sachin Tendulkar hogged limelight amidst all. “Not all five fingers are the same. Not every Test batsman needs to be a big hitter. An aggressive batting lineup should also be able to defend well. Pujara, you have been a rock in India’s batting lineup. Stay unique, stay you! Happy birthday,” stated Tendulkar on Twitter whereas importing an image of his with Pujara.

Not all 5 fingers are the identical. Not each Test batsman must be an enormous hitter. An aggressive batting lineup also needs to be capable to defend properly. Pujara, you’ve gotten been a rock in India’s batting lineup. Stay distinctive, keep you! Happy birthday. pic.twitter.com/xfx7Hjsi8U

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 25, 2023

Pujara has made a reputation for himself along with his stable approach and his defensive batting fashion that has bailed India out of difficulties on many events. His batting fashion has earned him comparisons with former India batter and present nationwide aspect head coach Rahul Dravid, also called ‘The Wall’.

In 98 Tests to date, Pujara has scored 7,014 runs at a mean of 44.39. Nineteen centuries and 34 half-centuries have come out of his bat within the format with a better of 206 not out.

He was an important a part of Team India which accomplished the historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy collection win in opposition to Australia of their dwelling territory in 2018-19 and 2020-21 season. In reality, Pujara top-scored with 521 runs at a mean of 74.42, three centuries and a fifty in 2018-19 collection, which India received 2-1.

Pujara has additionally represented India in 5 ODIs, through which he might make solely 51 runs at a mean of 10.20, with better of 27.

He shall be seen in motion in the course of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in opposition to Australia from February 9 onwards. India shall be aiming that this middle-order batter shows his high type and helps his staff in defending the trophy.

(With ANI Inputs)

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