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New Zealand in India 2016-17

Strike rate is for bowlers in Tests - Kumble

Sep 28, 2016: India's coach Anil Kumble has once again thrown his weight behind Cheteshwar Pujara, who had been spoken to by the team management about his strike rate

India v New Zealand, 1st Test, Kanpur

The debate about Pujara's strike-rate

Sep 27, 2016: Cheteshwar Pujara's strike rate has been a worry over the last 30 months, but much of it is to do with his inability to score against pace when playing overseas

India v New Zealand, 1st Test, Kanpur

Asked Pujara to quicken up - Kohli

Sep 26, 2016: Virat Kohli has said he was involved in a discussion with Cheteshwar Pujara over his strike rate in Test cricket during India's recent tour of the West Indies

New Zealand in India 2016-17

Pujara confident after Duleep Trophy runs

Sep 19, 2016: Cheteshwar Pujara has said his centuries in the recent Duleep Trophy, particularly the unbeaten knock of 256, were what he needed to tune up for the Tests against New Zealand

India Blue v India Red, Duleep Trophy final, 2nd day, Greater Noida

Pujara switches on attack mode

Sep 11, 2016: During the course of his 10th first-class double-century, Cheteshwar Pujara addressed a couple of things that have gone against him in the past

India news

Pujara vital for India's Test success - Kumble

Sep 10, 2016: India coach Anil Kumble has given his wholehearted backing for Cheteshwar Pujara to have an uninterrupted run in the Indian middle order, admitting that it is "not good" that a "sword is always hanging on his head"

India Blue v India Green, Duleep Trophy 2016-17, Greater Noida, 2nd day

Pujara, Jackson tons help India Blue amass 707

Sep 5, 2016: India Blue's marathon innings ended on 707 at stumps on the second day of their 2016-17 Duleep Trophy match against India Green, after centuries from Cheteshwar Pujara and Sheldon Jackson

India in West Indies, 2016

Is India's need for speed too costly?

Aug 17, 2016: Under Virat Kohli, India have tended to go for quick-scoring batsmen at the expense of solid players. Is it an error in judgement or a larger sign of flexible thinking and practices?

West Indies v India, 3rd Test, Gros Islet, 1st day

Vijay and Pujara conspicuous by their absence

Aug 10, 2016: By leaving out M Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara, India have compromised the solidity of their top order and perhaps affected the mindset of the omitted batsmen

West Indies v India, 3rd Test, St Lucia

India's St Lucia Test batting selection riddle

Aug 8, 2016: M Vijay missed the second Test but is back to full fitness after his injury replacement KL Rahul scored 158 in Jamaica. Will Vijay come back into the XI at the expense of Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Cheteshwar Pujara... or not at all?

What's eating Cheteshwar Pujara?

Aug 8, 2016: India's solid No. 3 has been looking out of sorts lately. The problem seems more mental than anything else

West Indies v India, 2nd Test, Jamaica, 2nd day

Pujara's malaise, Rahul's ton puts India in awkward spot

Aug 1, 2016: Cheteshwar Pujara's curious loss of form and KL Rahul's impressive conversion rate leaves India in a top-order selection conundrum when M Vijay returns to full fitness

West Indies v India, 2nd Test, Kingston

Pujara unconcerned by squandered starts

Jul 29, 2016: Cheteshwar Pujara is not unduly worried by his recent inability to convert starts to big scores, pointing out that some of those starts were important contributions to the team's cause

Assam v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy 2015-16, semi-final, 2nd day

Once I get into my rhythm, no one can stop me - Pujara

Feb 14, 2016: Cheteshwar Pujara said his experience and understanding of his game helped him switch plans with ease during the semi-final against Assam

Assam v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy 2015-16, semi-final, 2nd day

Pujara ton takes Saurashtra into the lead

Feb 14, 2016: Cheteshwar Pujara dipped into an imprint that has defined his standing as a Test batsman, and provided the critical nudge that advanced Saurashtra's position in the Ranji Trophy semi-final in Vadodara

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2015-16

Pujara's 55-ball 81 crushes J&K

Jan 4, 2016: A round-up of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches on January 4, 2016

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2015-16, Group D

Chawla, Chaubey topple Saurashtra

Dec 16, 2015: A round-up of all the Group D matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on December 16, 2015

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2015-16, Group D

Naman Ojha century flattens Uttar Pradesh

Dec 14, 2015: Round-up of all the Group D matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on December 14, 2015

India news

It will be like a festival in Rajkot - Pujara

Dec 8, 2015: When mobile manufacturer Intex opted for Rajkot as their home for the next two years, it became the first instance of an IPL franchise setting up a base at a smaller centre

India v South Africa, 2nd Test, Bangalore

Sound judgment key to tackle spin - Pujara

Nov 12, 2015: Cheteshwar Pujara's ability to tackle spin on rank turners has come in for a lot of praise. The No. 3 batsman says his success stems from the confidence of scoring big runs in domestic cricket