Cheteshwar Pujara just isn’t a part of the continued India vs South Africa Test collection. The veteran batter for lengthy has been a strong participant for India in Tests. However, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane‘s omission from the South Africa Tour made many ponder whether it was the top of the street for the veteran duo in India colors. Cheteshwar Pujara has been enjoying County cricket and likewise Ranji Trophy for Saurashtra. On Saturday, Cheteshwar Puajara posted a video of him practising. The video had the caption: “Ranji Trophy prep mode”. The submit additionally had a video.

Ranji Trophy prep mode: pic.twitter.com/kFN3PyvTHx

— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) December 30, 2023

Ranji trophy follow with white ball

— . (@Itz_abhay17) December 30, 2023

However, some social media customers had been confused about Pujara making ready for the red-ball event with a white ball.

Ranji trophy prep with white ball?

— Faiz Fazel (@theFaizFazel) December 30, 2023

Ranji Trophy with white ball?

— Nikhil Okay J (@i_amnkj) December 30, 2023

On Friday, Ajinkya Rahane additionally posted his follow video.

No relaxation days pic.twitter.com/EM218MqMhK

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) December 29, 2023

Former Indian cricket crew skipper Sourav Ganguly was requested concerning the choice taken by the choice panel to not choose Rahane and Pujara for the South Arica Tour. He identified that the sports activities doesn’t stay with somebody ceaselessly and though each Rahane and Pujara have served the nationwide facet effectively, it’s time for brand new batters to show their mettle.

“At some point of time you have to play new talents. It happens, there is enormous talent in India and the team has to progress. Pujara and Rahane had enormous success for India, sport doesn’t remain with you forever,” Ganguly stated on the sidelines of an occasion.

“You cannot be there forever, it will happen to everyone. I must thank them what they have done for Indian cricket and selectors want fresh faces, so that’s the way it is.”

Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara have been long-serving servants of India in Tests. In 85 matches within the longest format, Ajinkya Rahane has 5077 runs at a median of 38.46.

He final performed a Test match in July in West Indies. Cheteshwar Pujara has thus far performed 103 Tests and scored 7195    runs at a median of 43.60. He final performed a Test in June towards Australia.

According to information company PTI, Ajinkya Rahane, who scored 89 within the World Test Championship remaining, has most likely performed his final Test together with Chesteshwar Pujara.