WATCH: Hours after getting snubbed from Test team, Cheteshwar Pujara posts motivational video

Notably, after the Test veteran was snubbed from the national team, Pujara decided to take part in the domestic tournament wherein he will represent West Zone.

WATCH: Hours after getting snubbed from Test team, Cheteshwar Pujara posts motivational video

Cheteshwar Pujara (Image via NDTV)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India’s squad for the West Indies Test series on Friday and not to everyone’s surprise, Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara was dropped. The 35-year-old who has played over 100 Tests for India was snubbed from the Test team on the back of his poor performances in the recent past.

While the hues and cries over Pujara’s Test snub grow, the batter posted a motivational video on social media. Pujara shared a video of him practicing as he prepares to take part in the Duleep Trophy. 

Notably, after the Test veteran was snubbed from the national team, Pujara decided to take part in the domestic tournament wherein he will represent West Zone. He will also be joined by Suryakumar Yadav who too has missed out on a place in the Test squad after flying with the team to England for the WTC Final.

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Cheteshwar Pujara’s father cum coach believes he can make a comeback

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Cheteshwar Pujara’s father bats for his son comeback (Image via NDTV)

As the talks around Cheteshwar Pujara’s Test snub get louder, the Saurashtra batter’s father cum coach, Arvind Pujara has imposed faith in the 35-year-old to make a comeback. Pujara’s father believes his son has still got what is required to succeed at the top level and also confirmed that the Indian batting stalwart will continue to grind in the domestic circuit. 

“He is mentally very strong. I can’t comment about selection. But from what I have seen, he is batting at his best. In fact he was working hard in the nets the same day post the WI team announcement. He has started preparing for the Duleep Trophy and will continue playing on the county circuit. As a father and coach, there is no reason for me to believe why he can’t comeback,” Arvind Pujara was quoted saying by The Indian Express. 

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