Despite the disappointing performance of the batsmen in the Test series being played against England, the path of comeback has become difficult for star batsman Cheteshwar Pujara. Pujara's bat did not support him in both the innings of the match being played against Maharashtra in Ranji Trophy. Pujara had scored only three runs in the first innings. Cheteshwar Pujara could not even open his account in the second innings. Before this, Pujara was staking his claim to return to Team India by performing consistently.
After the continuous failure of Shubhman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, there is a debate regarding the return of Cheteshwar Pujara. Pujara had forced the selectors to think by scoring 535 runs in 6 innings in this season of Ranji Trophy. But while playing the 5th match for Saurashtra, Pujara could score only 3 runs in both the innings. This poor performance has also affected Pujara's average. Pujara had scored runs at an average of 107 so far this season. But after the failure against Maharashtra, Pujara's average has fallen to 76.58.
Chances left for Pujara
If Shubman Gill flops in the second innings of the second Test, then the way for a comeback may be open for Pujara. Cheteshwar Pujara has been out of the team since the World Test Championship final last year. Pujara, who has played more than 100 Tests for India, had recently said that he wants to play for Team India again under any circumstances."text-align: justify;">Cheteshwar Pujara, however, has also got the support of former Team India coach Ravi Shastri. Shastri has warned Shubman Gill that if he is not successful in scoring runs then Pujara should be given a chance. Shastri said that Pujara is scoring runs and if the young players are not able to prove themselves then they should be called again.
