Top 5 best innings of Cheteshwar Pujara in Test cricket

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Top 5 best innings of Cheteshwar Pujara in Test cricket: When Rahul Dravid retired, there was only one discussion in world cricket that who will take his place in Team India? Rahul Dravid was called 'The Wall'. That is, a player who becomes difficult to get out if he sets his feet on the wicket. It seemed that now no one like Rahul will come. But he came and the name of that player was Cheteshwar Pujara. Today this wall also collapsed. Pujara, who was hoping for the return of Team India, announced his retirement from all formats of Indian cricket on Sunday.

Pujara gave this information on social media. After Dravid, Pujara was called the new wall of Indian cricket. This was not without reason. Pujara played many such innings which gave him this fame. Pujara then played many such innings on the basis of which he will be called The Wall like Dravid even after retirement. We are going to tell you about the top 5 best innings of Cheteshwar Pujara in Test cricket.

5. Pujara 145* vs Sri Lanka, Colombo (2015)

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In this innings, Cheteshwar Pujara, playing as an opener, held one end in difficult conditions. After India lost wickets in quick succession, he played an unbeaten knock of 145 runs with composure, helping India post a respectable total and eventually win the series 2–1. This victory was India's first Test series win in Sri Lanka in 22 years.

4. Pujara 132* vs England, Southampton (2018)

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This century shows Cheteshwar Pujara's fighting nature. In the difficult weather and pitch of England, when the rest of the Indian batsmen were struggling, Pujara single-handedly took charge. He scored an unbeaten 132 off 257 balls and helped India get back into the match by giving them a first innings lead.

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3. Pujara 153 vs South Africa, Johannesburg (2013)

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Cheteshwar Pujara scored this brilliant century against South Africa's deadly fast bowling trio (Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander). He faced 270 balls to take India to a strong score. His innings is a great proof of his technical ability and ability to perform well under pressure on foreign soil.

2. Pujara 204 vs Australia, Hyderabad (2013)

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This innings came after Cheteshwar Pujara's first double century and it helped him further strengthen his place in the Indian team. He scored 204 runs in 341 balls, which included 30 fours and a six. This innings was the perfect mix of his aggressive and patient batting, which led India to a huge victory by an innings and 135 runs.

1. Pujara 202 vs Australia, Ranchi (2017)

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This is considered to be the most historic innings of Cheteshwar Pujara's career. He faced 525 balls, which is the longest innings played by any Indian in Test cricket. In this marathon innings, he batted for almost 11 hours and helped India save the match from defeat and draw the match. This innings showed his extraordinary patience and determination.

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