Pat Cummins Names Cheteshwar Pujara as Toughest Indian Batter
· Sports · Hindustan Times, Times of India
Australian captain Pat Cummins identified Cheteshwar Pujara as the most difficult Indian player he has faced during his career. Cummins described the challenge of bowling to the right-handed batter as a process of enduring a slow attrition, comparing it to a death by a thousand papercuts. The Australian fast bowler noted that Pujara's ability to remain patient and occupy the crease made him a uniquely frustrating opponent. Cummins has frequently competed against the Indian team in high-stakes Test series, including the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the tactical significance of defensive batting in Test cricket, where players like Pujara have historically disrupted the rhythm of world-class bowling attacks.
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