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Pujara guides India 'A' to thrilling win
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Wednesday, 06 June 2012 13:58 |
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Skipper Cheteshwar Pujara led India 'A' to a two-wicket win with an unbeaten 96-run knock on the fourth day of the first unofficial cricket Test against the West Indies 'A'.
Chasing a modest 186, India were in doldrums at 5 for 68 before Pujara played the captain's role exceptionally well to guide the visitors to a nerve-wrecking win.
Pujara added 73 runs with number 10 batsman Shami Ahmed (27) to steer the Indians home after a spectacular collapse had severely jeopardised the team's chances.
Pujara, who has struck a 50 in the first innings, was once again patience personified as he held one end even as wickets tumbled at regular interval around him.
The 24-year-old right-hander faced 222 deliveries and struck 10 fours in a calculated innings that should impress the selectors when the senior squad is picked.
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Pujara has shown a lot of promise. He has scored a lot of runs in domestic cricket and played well for India when he got a chance. Injury forced him out of the team, but he is once again giving the selectors something to think about. He is a definite contender for a Test berth in the Indian batting line-up. Though not much can be said about Rohit Sharma. He did score a 90 in the first inning, but needs to be more consistent.
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