It’s not quite accurate to say that only aggressive cricket can advance Test matches: Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara, a seasoned Test cricket player from India, shared his thoughts on the development of red-ball cricket in the last several years. The ‘Bazball’ style of cricket, for instance, has been adopted by England, meaning that they bat more with an emphasis on strike rates.

Instead than focussing solely on hitting the ball, Cheteshwar Pujara advised the hitters to pay closer attention to the pitch and the general state of the ground. ‘Patience’ is crucial to persevering and doing well in the longest format of cricket, test cricket.

Cheteshwar Pujara, who scored runs in both the Indian subcontinent and the SENA countries, was a valuable member of the Indian team when he was playing. He claims that playing against pace overseas can be difficult, particularly when using the new ball, and that batters must comprehend the surrounding conditions in order to survive.

It’s not quite accurate to say that aggressive cricket is the only style that can advance Test matches. Playing with situational awareness is the true secret to success in Test matches. In an interview with Vimal Kumar, Pujara stated, “That doesn’t always mean slowing down—sometimes you should be scoring at 80 or even 100 strike rate, especially on a flat wicket, but when conditions are tough and the bowlers are on top, you’ve got to respect that.”

“The goal is to cash in when the time is perfect and absorb pressure when necessary. This is particularly crucial in regions like SENA countries, where the new ball can be somewhat challenging. “Reading the game is crucial,” Pujara continued.

Shubman Gill is quite composed and at ease: Cheteshwar Pujara

The Indian team for the forthcoming Test series in England was revealed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on May 24. They introduced Rishabh Pant as the Test team’s deputy captain and Shubman Gill as the new skipper. Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur were also included by the selectors, allowing them to use their experience to mentor the team’s younger players.

“He is old enough to know what is expected of him as a leader and as a batter. He is a very composed and serene person. Cheteshwar Pujara told Sony Sports Network, “I’ve seen him lead his team (Gujarat Titans) in the IPL, so he knows what he’s doing.”

India’s tour team for England

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc, wk), and Mohammed Siraj also participated.