Hail 'The Che': Pujara, the man of substance, had body of steel, scored runs of context

Cheteshwar Pujaras career in Indian cricket stood out not for flamboyance but for resilience and discipline. Unlike Virat Kohlis cover drives or Rishabh Pants attacking flair, Pujara anchored Indias Test batting for a decade with patience and grit, playing over 100 matches between 2013 and 2023. His strength lay in occupying the crease against the toughest bowling attacks, often absorbing pressure so others could dominate.