Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is generally termed as a Test specialist. Batting at No. 3 for India Pujara showed great patience and toughness many times in whites. However he got limited opportunities in white-ball cricket.
In a recent interview Pujara opened up about the challenges of being labeled solely as a Test cricket specialist.
The prolific batter admitted that being seen only as a Test specialist reduces opportunities in white-ball cricket despite his potential to perform across formats. He also stated that the tag was negative for him as he didnrsquot get many opportunities in the white-ball formats.
quotWell Ive always enjoyed playing the Test format. But if youre just tagged as a Test player its not always the right label for someone who has the potential to play other formats. I enjoy Test cricketmdashits always been my priorityquot said Pujara.
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quotAnd yes being tagged that way means people acknowledge that youre talented enough to play the purest form. But at the same time it can be limiting and perceived in a negative way. Because once youre tagged as a Test player you dont get many opportunities with the white ballquot he added.
Pujara has played only five ODIs for India and scored only 51 runs. However he has represented India in 103 Test matches and garnered over 7100 runs with the help of 19 hundreds and 35 fifties.
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