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Cheteshwar pujara: Cricket News & Match Updates
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'We Will Give Him A Longer Rope': Gambhir Backs Sudharsan At No. 3
World Test Championship: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his weight behind young batter Sai Sudharsan, confirming that the left-hander will occupy the crucial No. 3 position in the one-off Test against Afghanistan beginning here from Saturday.
Speaking ahead of the match, Gambhir stressed the need to show patience with Sudharsan, who is set to get another opportunity in a batting slot that has remained unsettled since Cheteshwar Pujara’s exit from the Test side.
“Sai Sudharsan hasn’t got a fair chance. He played in England. We will give him a longer rope,” Gambhir said during the pre-match press conference.
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India's No.3 Problem Unsolved Since Pujara Left, Give Next Man Longer Run, Says Gandhi
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'Rabada Read Abhishek's Movement Perfectly, That Was High-quality Bowling': Pujara
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IPL 2026: Pujara Believes This Season 'feels Different' Because Of Evolution In Batting
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IPL 2026: Priyansh And Vaibhav Already Know Exactly How They Want To Play The Game, Says Pujara
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Tilak Needs To Be Positive Against Spinners, Should Step Out And Play His Strokes: Pujara
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