By: Sarwar Alam
Cheteshwar Pujara’s ability to wear down bowlers with his obdurate defence should earn him a place in India‘s playing XI for the second test against England, according to several former players. Skipper Virat Kohli’s sublime display in the series opener failed to gloss over India‘s top order frailties with the trio of Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay and KL Rahul making a combined 82 in their 31-run loss in the Edgbaston test. Pujara may not have set alight county cricket with his Yorkshire stint but many believe the time he spent in the country gives him a distinct advantage over his team mates.…
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