Josh Hazelwood Relieved By Cheteshwar Pujara's Absence In BGT
Australian pacer Josh Hazelwood is relieved about the news of Cheteshwar Pujara not being part of the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy. The right-handed player played a very crucial role in India’s win in Australia in the 2018-19 Test, scoring 521 runs by facing 1257 balls alone with an average of 74.42 with 3 centuries in 4 matches.
Pujara was at his best form in the 2020-21 tour, scoring 271 runs with 3 half-centuries helping India tow in the series with 2-1.
In an interview, Hazelwood said that he is very happy that Cheteshwar Pujara is not around this time. He is the kind of player who spends a lot of time in the field which tires out the bowlers. The depth in Indian cricket is very good and youngsters have a lot of talent as well.
“I am pretty happy that Cheteshwar Pujara is not around this time. He’s someone who spends a lot of time out there, tires out the bowlers. But the depth in Indian cricket is pretty good and the younger guys have a lot of talent as well.”
Further, he said that it’s just not Kohli there focus is on all the players. He has been a successful player and his wicket will be very crucial but Pant and Bumrah can be equally good.
“Not only Kohli, but our focus is on all the players. He has found a lot of success in the past and of course will be a crucial wicket. But there are other guys also like Rishabh Pant or Jasprit Bumrah who can be equally good with their respective skills.”