Cheteshwar Pujara has been one of India’s most consistent batters for India in Test cricket for over a decade. Pujara is all set to play his 100th Test in Delhi against Australia in the second Test. Pujara has played many valuable knocks for India at home and away from India.

During an interaction with Espncricinfo, Pujara revealed an interesting story about his first overseas series to South Africa. Pujara said that he had a tough time facing the South African Pacers Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel. Pujara turned to Rahul Dravid for some valuable advice, then India’s No.3 and current head coach.

“In 2010, my first overseas series, I had a tough time. I batted at No. 5 or 6. Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel were at their peak. I still remember I spoke to Rahul bhai [Dravid] that I am finding it difficult because I have always played on Indian pitches where the bounce is low and the pace is slow. And in South Africa, I am finding it difficult to get acclimatized and it is like facing a different challenge altogether,”. Pujara said

Pujara continued that Dravid gave him some advice about how to play in such conditions and he worked on certain aspects of his game to improve his game whenever he gets the opportunity to play in South Africa.

“He gave some good advice. I worked on it. I ensured that whenever I came to South Africa next, I would do well, I wanted to be successful against those bowlers. That happened in 2013 in Johannesburg,” he said.

Cheteshwar Pujara All Set To Join the Elite Club Of Indians To Play 100 Tests

Cheteshwar Pujara will become the 13th Indian cricketer to play 100 Test matches. This landmark is set to be achieved against Australia in Delhi Test. Pujara will only be the second cricketer in the current team to play 100 Tests next to former Indian captain Virat Kohli. Cheteshwar Pujara will be a key player as India looks to continue their domination over Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy.