Former India captain and hitter Sunil Gavaksar has given some very straightforward advice to Cheteshwar Pujara, who has failed to shoot in the ongoing test series against Australia. On Tuesday, Pujara went out for just 3 races with a Pat Cummins delivery and stormed off the field.
During an exclusive interview with India Today, Sunil Gavaskar was asked to suggest to Cheteshwar Pujara a way to recover before the third test. Gavaskar was quick to answer the question, joking: “I should go talk to hitting coach Vikram Rathour. That’s what I would tell him because that’s why people have been appointed.”
“Has Vikram Rathour solved the Mayank Agarwal setback?” Gavaskar was then asked.
“Well, you have to consult with him,” Gavaskar replied with a smile on his face.
In particular, Vikram Rathour’s credibility has been questioned time and again by fans and experts. After that India pulled out 36 in total in Adelaide. fans had criticized him on social media.
Cheteshwar Pujara, India and Australia’s top scorer for runs during the last Down Under test series, was unable to shoot this time. Australian bowlers seem to have come up with a plan for him and it has worked. Pujara has now often improved his delivery to the goalie and outfielders close to him.
“He has some beauties. The one in Adelaide that he had to play in, the one in Melbourne in the first inning, he got great deliveries. There’s not much a batsman can do when a bowler throws a delivery like that. In the second inning it felt like he wanted to finish the game, so he played an unusual shot. That’s not what you would see from Pujara, especially early in the innings, “Gavaskar said.
Let Rohit and Mayank open in the third test match
Additionally, the 71-year-old said Mayank Agarwal should have another chance and should not be treated harshly because of his recent failures. Gavaskar praised the right-hander’s temperament and said he was set to become the fastest Indian to score 1,000 runs at any given time.
“Mayank Agarwal has shown a very good temper in the last year and a half. Look at the way he has batted against South Africa, these are tough times and all hitters go through a lean streak. I would not be harsh on him and I will hit him. Another chance. Let’s let Rohit and Mayank open in the third test match. This is what I would think. This is Mayank’s turn now, to try to reduce the setback and it can reduce the stance it has and At one point, it seemed like it would be fastest Indian to get Test 1000 runs, but he didn’t because he’s playing Australia’s fabulous new bowlers, “said Sunil Gavaskar.
The third round between India and Australia will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 7.
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