The skilled Cheteshwar Pujara mentioned that he nonetheless goals to be part of the Indian Check group however acknowledged that he doesn’t have any regrets over his profession. “I received’t thoughts if I get a possibility (to play for India once more), however undoubtedly, sure, at this stage I’m somebody who likes to be at current,” Pujara mentioned throughout a web based interplay organised by Sony Sports activities Community.
“If I get a possibility to characterize the nation, nothing prefer it, that would be the smartest thing. However on the identical time I’m somebody who’s at peace, who likes to be within the current and keep it up doing what I do. The profession up to now has been implausible, I don’t have any regrets,” he added.
The 37-year-old final performed a Check match for India throughout the World Check Championship (WTC) last in opposition to Australia in June, 2023. He has 7195 runs from 103 Assessments at a median of 43.60.
“I get pleasure from my cricket, so so long as I’m having fun with my cricket, I’ll keep it up. I do follow, I do work on my health. No matter occurs subsequent is one thing which I can’t management however I at all times management the issues which I can, which is to benefit from the sport so long as I’m enjoying, whether or not at home stage, membership sport or county cricket,” he added.
The veteran batter additionally talked in regards to the challenges new India Check skipper Shubman Gill will play when India journey to England for a 5-match Check collection subsequent month.
“If you go overseas as a captain, whether or not you’re younger or matured, it will likely be difficult. To begin off in England, it received’t be simple for Shubman nevertheless it’s an important alternative for a younger participant. If he leads effectively in England it’ll enhance his confidence. The rationale he has been given the duty forward of Jasprit Bumrah is as a result of we’re listening to that Bumrah will be unable to play all 5 Check matches,” Pujara mentioned.
“So if Shubman has been given the duty, the group administration and selectors are pondering that he may lead the group for a very long time,” he added.