Cheteshwar Pujara, known for his tough batting against the Australian bowling attack, shared his vision for the future. Border-Gavaskar Trophysince being in Perth.
He believes that KL Rahul should occupy the important third position. Pujara also expressed confidence in Yashasvi Jaiswal’s abilities, drawing parallels with David Warner’s leading form.
“I don’t know the batting order. I prefer him (Rahul) at No. 3 because he has experience to bat there,” Pujara said in the Star Sports press room.
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The composition of the team is still under consideration, with potential options including Rahul opening alongside Jaiswal, and Devdutt Padikkal batting at number three to keep the batting order balanced.
“It seems the team prefers Devdutt (Padikkal) at No. 3 for left-right combination. He has batted at 5-6 and in the middle order. It will be easier to bat at No. 3 than opening. If he can bat at No.. 3, it will be good.”
Pujara praised Jaiswal’s talent, comparing him to Australian batting great David Warner, and believed Jaiswal could play a significant role in India’s success.
“One of India’s most talented cricketers has been produced….I am very confident going forward, he has a lot to prove. I know he will play a vital role in this series if we are to win.”
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He envisioned Jaiswal emulating Warner’s opening performance for Australia, highlighting the young batsman’s mental strength and brilliance.
“His role will be one of the most important. He can play the same role that David Warner did for the Australian team.”
Pujara highlighted Jaiswal’s potential in all formats, believing that he has a bright future.
“Being an opener, he holds the keys. He’s mentally tough. He likes to bat, scores a lot of balls. He has a long way to go in that format.”
Pujara emphasized the importance of self-confidence for the young players facing the challenge of the Australian conditions.
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“I would tell them that the first battle is a mental battle. Self-confidence and trust are needed to be able to run in those situations. When there is pace and bounce, there is a chance that the ball will hit your body. You have to get out of that fear. “
He advised the Indian batsmen to carefully assess the short deliveries, emphasizing the difference between the deliveries faced in India and Australia.
“As a batter, you have to know your strengths. We often end up playing hook shots that we don’t get. On Indian pitches, the shortest deliveries are below the shoulder. But in Australia, they are often taller. shoulder height.”
Pujara recommends a situational approach, analyzing each delivery and reacting.
“As a batter, you have to decide which ball you want to leave and which ball you want to play. The one below the shoulder is the one you can pull, but you have to control the shot. Sometimes you leave the ball, and sometimes you pull it. You can’t have set rules – you just must see the ball and play according to the current situation.
While Virat Kohli may be going through a lean patch, Cheteshwar Pujara believes his past success in Australia will help him bounce back and find his form.
“There are a lot of expectations on him. The number of matches he plays and Virat’s athleticism, he doesn’t get enough rest in between. That’s why sometimes, when you don’t get enough rest, your body and confidence. go down a bit.
“He’s got a break. He’s in a place where he likes to compete. If someone is going for him, he’s going to give it back to the bowlers – that’s when he started his journey.
“He has set high standards for himself. He has that awareness. He has been a leader and is probably the best on the circuit. He knows what he wants and how many races he has to do.”
During the 2017-18 Australian tour under Kohli’s captaincy, Pujara scored over 500 runs and played a key role in India’s historic Test series victory.
“I am sure if he is going to progress, he has to spend some time in the game. He can do all the things. Then he will have a good series,” Pujara said about Kohli.
“In every game, he’s motivated, whatever the format. He’s definitely been working on it. It’s about starting and spending time in the crease.”
Rishabh Pant, the architect of India’s epic 2020-21 series triumph, has made a comeback after surviving a horrific car accident two years ago.
Pujara believes the left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman is very smart now and one to watch out for in the upcoming series.
“Australian bowlers struggle a bit to bowl to the left. There’s a lot of joy in watching him. He’s an attacking player who puts pressure on the bowlers. So it’s easy for me to play my natural game when trying to stop.
“Whoever bats with Rishabh in that partnership, it will be important. Batting at number 5-6, with a slightly older ball, he plays attacking cricket. He can change the whole match in one session.
“Freedom is very important; he has to be in his zone. He has developed that intelligence, picking and choosing the bowlers – who to attack and who to play the attack. I am sure he will be successful on tour this time. smarter with time. “
