IND VS AUS 2023: Once The Ball Gets Softer It Gets Easier To Bat On… – Pujara After Hitting The Winning Shot In The Second Test Match

Feb 19, 2023 at 4:20 PM

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IND VS AUS 2023: Once The Ball Gets Softer It Gets Easier To Bat On…  – Pujara After Hitting The Winning Shot In The Second Test Match

IND VS AUS 2023: Cheteshwar Pujara–  Cheteshwar Pujara scored unbeaten 31 runs in the second innings while chasing 115 runs against Pat Cummins-led side. Pujara said in the interview after hitting a match-winning shot at Arun Jaitely stadium that it is easier to bat when balls get softer.

Cheteshwar Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara. Image Credits: Twitter

Pujara’s reaction after hitting the match-winning shot in the second test match-

It’s been a great Test match, unfortunately I didn’t get any runs in the first innings, but I knew if I stay for the first 10 minutes I can score. A special feeling, was very nervous as my entire family was there. A special feeling to hit the winning boundary, looking forward to the remaining 2 Tests. Lovely, congrats to all the guys (on Saurashtra’s Ranji triumph), was following the scores until lunch. Great achievement, we’ve been consistent over the last few years and it’s our second title in the last 4 years. So, great work by the guys” said Indian top-order batter Pujara.

The right-handed batter Pujara was dismissed for a duck by Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon in the first innings of the second test match. The 35-year-old Pujara was playing his 100th test match in this game, he has scored 19 tons for his side during his 13 years long career.

Pujara answered the question, of whether it was a difficult to pitch to bat on –

Not really , it’s the initial phase, you need to get the pace of the pitch, some balls spun, some went straight on – once you’re in, after 30-35 balls, once the ball goes soft, you’ll get to a situation where you can play your shots with confidence” said the Rajkot born Pujara

I thought we’ll chase something around 200-250, so we were prepared to go and do that. We were a bit disappointed at yesterday’s bowling, we conceded a bit too many runs, but they were excellent today (the spinners). It’s not an ideal shot to play because of the low bounce , but I have practiced playing it a lot. I try to use my feet, it’s always better to play in that manner on such turning wickets”, he further concluded.

India has successfully retained the Border Gavaskar Trophy four consecutive times with the win in the second test match. Rohit Sharma-led side will take on the Baggy Greens in the third test match of four test match series on 1st March 2023 at Indore.

Also read: IND vs AUS 2023: We Were Prepared For Australia Coming Out And Playing Shots: Rohit Sharma

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