Last Update: February 18, 2023, 12:01 IST
Australian players appeal for Cheteshwar Pujara to be dismissed (AP Photo)
Australia’s successful DRS meant Pujara was dismissed for a duck in his 100th Test match. This feat took him to the list of batsmen who were dismissed without scoring in their 100th Test.
When Cheteshwar Pujara came out to bat after scoring 100 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the audience applauded.th Test on Saturday. fans expected India The No.3 frustrated the Aussies with his stubborn batting as the hosts lost vice-captain KL Rahul very early in the morning session of the second day. But that euphoria was short-lived as Pujara achieved a bizarre feat on his 100th Test outing.
After facing seven balls, the man in focus – Cheteshwar Pujara – was trapped in front of Nathan Lyon. It was a tossed-up delivery that turned back and hit the batsman’s pad before brushing his willow. The on-field umpire was unimpressed with the appeal which prompted the Australian team to go for their final DRS option. The visitors surely hit the jackpot as the ball tracker showed three reds – the ball going into the leg stump after turn.
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Australia’s successful DRS meant Pujara reached zero in his 100th Test match. This feat took him to the list of batsmen who were dismissed without scoring their 100.th Examination Surprisingly, the list includes several big names including Dilip Vengsarkar, Allan Border and Alastair Cook.
Players who got out for zero on the score of 100th Examination
Dilip Vengsarkar
allen border
courtney walsh
mark taylor
Stephen Fleming
Brendon McCullum
alistair cook
Cheteshwar Pujara
Meanwhile, people on social media targeted Pujara, including KL Rahul, for his early dismissal in the first Test of the second innings. Here’s how he reacted.
Today..Pujara 0(7) You have been given many chances…100 matches are over now- C Mahi (@TheMahi18) February 18, 2023
Nothing is logical here. Whenever I get a chance, I will criticize Pujara fiercely.- viroot (@topgun_mav11) February 18, 2023
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Nathan Lyon clean bowled Rohit Sharma after Pujara’s dismissal. The Indian skipper misjudged the length and tried to flick a skied delivery after pitching it at the middle-stump line. It was chipped before the bat could come down and hit the stumps.
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