Former India off-spinner Pragyan Ojha is happy to see Cheteshwar Pujara in the Indian Premier League this year, but he also feels that the Saurashtra batsman will not be able to fit in the Chennai Super Kings XI. At least at the beginning of the tournament, Ojha does not see Pujara in the final eleven.
Talking to Sports Today, Ojha said that I do not see Pujara in the first XI of CSK, he will be a part of the dressing room but I do not see him in the first XI. He may be a replacement for someone later in the tournament but he will not play at the beginning.
Pujara started his IPL career with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2010 before moving to Royal Challengers Bangalore. He stayed there for 3 seasons before being bought by Punjab Kings in 2014. The last time he played for Punjab was in the IPL. After that, he did not appear in the IPL for six years, and now after a long time, he has returned to the IPL again. Ojha also said that Pujara is a great batsman, whatever format you talk about, he has the skill and temperament to play. He has the ability and can also perform. When we talk about T20 cricket, it is far from Test. You have to be very fit, the challenges on the field are different. Which will be a challenge for Pujara. Apart from this, I am very happy for Pujara.
Significantly, Pujara also wanted to play in the IPL and he had said so many times. Now he is also excited to be back.
