Cheteshwar Pujara, batting for India, appeared to be in fine form as he smashed 102 runs off 130 balls during the second innings of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh on Friday.
The fact that Pujara scored the “quick Test hundred ever” got fans and analysts talking about the batter’s capacity to play aggressively as well, particularly in light of the fact that the auction for the IPL 2023 is only a few days away. Pujara’s performance prompted the conversation.
Dinesh Karthik, a senior wicket-keeper batter for India, does not believe that Pujara has any interest in participating in the T20 tournament.
In point of fact, Pujara has not even registered himself for the auction that will take place this year. This is due to the fact that he was given the opportunity to play in the cash-rich league for the final time in 2014.
In point of fact, Karthik is of the opinion that Pujara has carved out a special place for himself, and he also stated that the seasoned batter is aware that the IPL is not his cup of tea.
“To be really honest, I don’t think he has any interest in participating in the Indian Premier League. After a number of trials, he has come to the conclusion that it is not something he would enjoy doing.
He is improving his talents and playing cricket during the summer in England, where he is spending a significant amount of time. At this juncture in his life, he is not concerned with attempting to prove a point.
It all comes down to where you have the most fun playing and where other people appreciate the fact that I bat in a certain style. He is well aware of those responses, and the Indian Premier League is not for him in any case “explained Karthik on Cricbuzz.
“That entails leaving for the season and playing for England in the summer. That is something that excites him. The fact that he brings his family with him is a testament to his success in carving out a place for himself there. In order to advance as a cricketer, you absolutely must this.
When you realise that there is a war you have no chance of winning, you have no choice but to move on to the next one. In addition to this, he has continued along that course “Karthik said.
Pujara was a member of the Chennai Super Kings squad for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but the franchise did not allow him to appear in any of their games.