Cheteshwar Pujara registered his 15th Test century on Day 2 of the fourth Test against England at Southampton to help India post 273 in their first innings. The 30-year-old resurrected the visitors’ innings after a flurry of wickets from England’s off-spinner Moeen Ali left them reeling at 195/8. He added 78 runs with the final two wickets to ensure that India, who were on the brink of conceding a lead, went ahead by 27 runs in reply to England’s 246.
Pujara’s first Test century in England earned a lot of praise on social media.
“Determined @cheteshwar1 was a joy to watch. Crucial innings… match wide open…” Sachin Tendulkar wrote on his twitter handle.
“There are some innings which give you a very different high. Pujara ‘s innings was one of those innings, will be long remembered. Added 78 with Ishant and Bumrah. India will need to bowl really well now” Another former Indian opener wrote on his twitter handle.
