Cheteshwar Pujara scored his 66th century, what will be his return to Team India?

Cheteshwar Pujara 66th First Class Hundred: Cheteshwar Pujara scored another century. This time he scored his 66th first class century. Pujara once again knocked at the door of Team India with his century. With this century, he broke the record of former West Indies batsman Brian Lara. Pujara scored this century for Saurashtra in the match being played against Chhattisgarh in Ranji Trophy 2024-25.

Brian Lara’s record broken

Brian Lara had scored 65 first class centuries in his career. Pujara broke the record of the former West Indies legend by scoring his 66th first class century. With this century, Pujara also completed 21,000 first class runs.

Walking out of Team India

Let us tell you that Pujara has been out of Team India for a long time. He has played more than 100 tests for India. Pujara played his last match in June 2023. After this, he is continuously trying to get a place in Team India. Even before this, Pujara has played brilliant innings on many occasions, but he did not get a place in Team India. At present, more and more youngsters are being given a chance in the Indian Test team.

Pujara’s international career has been like this till now

It is noteworthy that Pujara has played 103 Tests and 5 ODIs so far. In 176 innings of Test, he has scored 7195 runs at an average of 43.60. During this period, he has scored 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries, in which his high score has been 206* runs. Apart from this, Pujara scored 51 runs in 5 innings of ODI. Pujara made his international debut in 2010 in the Test played against Australia in Bengaluru.

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