"No, it is my priority. I can do anything for Test cricket. I like the way Test cricket throws the toughest challenges and struggles at us, just like life does," he explained.
While his ODI career did not last beyond five matches and 51 runs, Pujara's Test numbers are something he can be proud of. With 7,195 runs in 103 Tests and 176 innings at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 balls, he is India's eighth-highest Test run-getter. Only his predeces
"Cheteshwar Pujara is a phenomenal cricketer and I wish him good luck. The career that you had is phenomenal. The way you played cricket, the way you took Test cricket to the highest level, I think you are one of the finest players I know. I wish him good luck for his future," Sarandeep told
"Pujara, it was always reassuring to see you walk out at No.3. You brought calm, courage, and a deep love for Test cricket every time you played. Your solid technique, patience, and composure under pressure have been a pillar for the team," Sachin wrote on X.
The seasoned Indian batter said that he couldn't put his feelings into words and mentioned that all things have to come to an end. Pujara further thanked his fans and well-wishers for their love and support throughout his career.
Between lifting the U-19 World Cup for India as a captain in Malaysia to bullying top-class bowling attacks of Australia, Pakistan, England and South Africa into submission even years after his rise in 2020s, Virat has transformed himself into one of the greatest batters of all time. Not the
Simpson passed away at the age of 89 in Sydney, Cricket Australia (CA) reported on Saturday. In a post on X, CA said, "RIP to a true cricket legend. A Test cricketer, captain, coach and national selector - Bob Simpson was a mighty figure in Australian cricket, giving everything to our game.
Australia's talismanic batter Steve Smith was full of praise for right-hand batter Joe Root, saying that he has been "incredible" in the last two years for England in Test cricket.
Wells has filled the crucial selection position for the Kiwis' men's side for almost two years and has overseen a transition period for the team that has seen long-time coach Gary Stead depart and former skipper Tim Southee retire from Test cricket.
With the West Indies and Zimbabwe facing massive and embarrassing losses to Australia and New Zealand respectively and the amount of fight India and England alike showed during a 2-2 drawn Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the debate about having a two-tier ICC World Test Championship (WTC) system
On Saturday, Foulkes, who had taken a four-fer for 38 runs in the first innings, outshone his senior, Matt Henry, who had taken a five-wicket haul in the first innings, with a fifer on his own. With Zimbabwe battling a heavy deficit, he took 5/37, ending with match figures of 9/75.
Centuries from Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra and a historic spell by pacer Zakary Foulkes helped New Zealand secure a massive win over Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs at Bulawayo on Saturday.