Bengaluru, 3/9: Like the person he is, Cheteshwar Pujara’s batting was also understated — characterised more by dour defence than dazzling strokes and defined more by substance than style.
His retirement last week, after losing his spot in the Test squad in June 2023, marked the end of a distinguished career in Indian cricket.
Perhaps the last of the Test specialists, Pujara’s career was marked by soldier-like resolve and immense faith in old-school batsmanship.
