IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: The third Test match between India and England is to be played in Rajkot from 15 February. Before the match, the name of Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot has been changed. Now it will be known as Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium.
Who is Niranjan Shah after all?
Let us tell you that Niranjan was the Secretary of Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) for almost four decades after playing 12 first-class matches for Saurashtra in the 1960s and 70s. He has also been the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
SCA held a ceremony to change the name of the stadium on Wednesday, 14 February. India’s spinner all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Cheteshwar Pujara were honored at the ceremony. SCA honored both the cricketers from Gujarat for their contribution and achievements in Indian cricket. Jadeja will take the field in Rajkot Test. He did not play in the second Test against England due to a hamstring injury.
IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: Jadeja said on the eve of the match about battling injuries: –
Jadeja said on the eve of the match about battling injuries, “It is disappointing but the competition in cricket has increased a lot these days and it is always in the mind. I can’t hide anywhere in the field, I am always in important places in any format and maybe that is the reason (for injuries) and the ball often comes to me. Jadeja said that he has to be smart to avoid injuries. Full changes will have to be made.
Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been out of the Indian team for several months: –
At the same time, Pujara, who has played 103 test matches, has been out of the Indian team for several months. He played his last match for India in June 2023. Pujara’s bat is speaking highly in Ranji Trophy these days. In the current Ranji season, he has scored 673 runs in 10 innings at an average of 74.78. 36-year-old Pujara is expected to return to Team India. He said that age is just a number, it is important to maintain the body in good condition.
