English county cricket club Sussex re-signs Cheteshwar Pujara for the upcoming County Championship season and One-Day Cup in 2024.
Sussex Re-signs Cheteshwar Pujara
Sussex re-signs Cheteshwar Pujara: After the seventh game, Daniel Hughes will replace Pujara and will be available from the start of the T20 Vitality Blast until the end of the season, including the rest of the County matches.
The two overseas bowlers signed are Jayden Seales and Nathan McAndrew for the 2024 campaign. In his 18 County Championship matches for Sussex, Pujara has scored 1863 runs at 64.24, including eight tons and three half-centuries.
“I have enjoyed my time at Hove the last couple of seasons and couldn’t be more delighted to be back again with the Sussex family. I am looking forward to joining the team and contributing to its success.” Pujara told Sussex after re-signing with the club.
His best knock for Sussex happens to be 231 versus Derbyshire in his first season, which also included a partnership of 351 with Tom Haines.
“I am delighted that Cheteshwar is returning to Hove again for the first two months of the season. He is not just a high-quality player but is also a high-quality person. His experience and calmness in matches is a fantastic asset for our team”, said Sussex Head Coach, Paul Farbrace.
Pujara last played for India in the World Test Championship final earlier in the year but was then dropped for the West Indies tour and then didn’t find a place in the Test squad which will face South Africa in two Tests beginning December 26.
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh feels that Pujara’s comeback for the Indian team is going to be tough. He also opined that the selectors did not have a chat with Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, or Umesh Yadav before the squads were announced.
“South Africa tour is not easy. It’s tough for batters. here you won’t have Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. Youth are indeed getting opportunities. It’s a good thing. But I don’t think that selectors had a chat with Rahane, Pujara, or Umesh Yadav because whenever Yadav has played in Tests, he has performed,” Harbhajan Singh said in a video on his YouTube channel.
“I think the road is tough for a comeback (for these three players). However, they have served Indian cricket, and are renowned cricketers. The board should have had a chat with them. They should have been informed why they are not picked and what is a possible path for them in their careers,” Harbhajan concluded.
