Gavaskar told Pujara, be the first Indian cricketer to score a century in 100th Test match
New Delhi. Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar on Friday expressed hope that Cheteshwar Pujara becomes the first Indian cricketer to score a hundred in his 100th Test match and said that he is a shining example of hard work and self-confidence. Pujara became the 13th cricketer to play 100 Test matches for India as soon as he stepped on the field in the second Test cricket match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Pujara, a mainstay of the Indian Test team, received a special cap from Gavaskar in front of his teammates and family.
Gavaskar, who played 125 Test matches for India, said, “Welcome to the club of 100 Test matches and I pray that you become the first Indian cricketer to score a century in your 100th Test match and bring another win in Delhi.” Lay the foundation.” The former Indian captain said that Pujara did not even care about his body for the sake of the Indian team. He said, “When you are going to bat, it seems as if you are carrying the Indian flag along with you. You put your body at stake for the sake of India.
Gavaskar said, “You have faced many balls on your body and you have made the bowlers work hard to get your wicket. Each of your runs was important for India. You have been a role model of hard work and self-confidence. The 35-year-old Pujara made his Test debut in 2010. He has over 7000 runs and 19 hundreds in Test cricket to his name. Pujara told Gavaskar, “Legendary players like you inspired me. When I was young, I used to dream of playing for India but I never thought that I would play 100 Test matches for the country.
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He said, “I believe that Test cricket is the real format of the game and it tests your character. There are many similarities between life and Test cricket. If you can fight through difficult times then you can get out of it. ”””’ Pujara said, ”””’ Heartfelt thanks to my family and friends for their continued support. Thank you BCCI, media, my team mates and support staff.
