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Cheteshwar Pujara averages 99.79 in Test cricket.
That’s 99.79 balls per innings.
It’s a stat most would scoff at and say it’s irrelevant but try telling that to Australia’s bowlers after the series we’ve just witnessed. Share
Only one batsman – Marnus Labuschagne – has faced more balls in Australia than Pujara in the last three years. More Cricket Cricket
He’s now blunted our bowlers for 2657 deliveries in three tours down under. It’s had the desired result of emptying the tank of the Aussies just like the original wall, Rahul David, used to do.
The Gabbatoir is dead. Australia s 33-year Test dominance in Brisbane is over after India conjured the most miraculous of victories at the Gabba on Tuesday to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The three-wicket triumph was orchestrated by inspiring innings from three-match rookie Shubman Gill (91), unbreakable Cheteshwar Pujara (56) and the explosive Rishabh Pant (89 not out) in a run-chase that set a 90-year record. The win delivered India a remarkable 2-1 victory in a gripping series and delivered a hammer blow to Australia s hopes of winning the World Test Championship at Lord s later this year.
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It was the day when The Irrepressibles became The Immortals. The day when Fortress Gabba was stormed by a group of cavalier raiders who kicked down the draw bridge, stole the crown jewels and raced off into the late afternoon sunshine towards hysterical fans who will cherish the memory forever. Take it all India. You deserve it. It s not simply what you did - but how you did it, with a boldness that will inspire the entire cricket world, Australia included. No team on the planet would dare attempt to do what India did at the Gabba … put a T20 coat of varnish on a Test match.