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Cheteshwar Pujara’s press conference before the second Test: I have learned to live with strength

Sarita Dey
2 years ago

Pujara press conference, IND vs Aus 2nd Test: The second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played between India and Australia from Friday, i.e. 17 February. This match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi from 9.30 am Indian time. At the same time, this Test match will be very special for Cheteshwar Pujara because he is playing the 100th Test of his Test career. Before the second Test, Pujara held a press conference, during which he answered questions related to Team India and himself.

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Addressing the reporters, Pujara said about his 100th Test, “When I started playing cricket, I never thought that I would play the 100th Test as well.” At the same time, Pujara said that I live in the present, yes I have to go through many ups and downs but my focus is on my performance.

Over the years I have learned to live with the power

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Poojara further says it is challenging as a player you need to know your strengths and weaknesses. Over the years I have learned to live with the power. I have side shot a few shots in my cricket but it is important to learn. Playing the 100th Test means a lot to me and my family. My father has an important role in this, he will be here tomorrow. I am thankful to my family who always supported me. But there is still much to be achieved.

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Pujara said that patience does not come on its own, for that one must be mentally strong

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IND vs Aus 2nd Test: At the same time, Pujara said that patience does not come on its own, for that one should be mentally strong. I scored runs in the junior cricket age group cricket it takes long hard work and I think when you focus on your game you will eventually succeed. At the same time, Pujara mentioned his favorite innings during this period. Addressing the media about this, he said that my favorite innings is my first innings where I scored 72 runs, so that was the most important innings of my career. Apart from these, 97 against Australia in Bangalore in 2017, the first overseas century in Johannesburg, 124 in Adelaide, and Gabba One. This is one of my important innings.