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Pujara Praises Pant’s Resilience After Body Blows Against Sri Lanka

Pujara Praises Pant’s Resilience After Body Blows Against Sri Lanka
‘Your ego gets hurt…’: Pujara impressed by how Pant absorbed body blows on Day 2 of IND vs SL 2nd Test · indianexpress.com

Rishabh Pant was hit several times while batting for India.

He had also retired hurt the day before.

Cheteshwar Pujara said getting hit can hurt a batter’s confidence and ego.

Pant stayed patient instead of trying to hit every ball.

He left difficult deliveries alone and waited for better chances.

When the right balls came, he played attacking shots.

Pant scored 63 by the end of the session.

Pujara said Pant’s partnership with Dhruv Jurel helped India.

Key facts

Match
India vs Sri Lanka, second Test
Day
Day 2
Pant’s score
63 at the end of the session
Half-century
Reached in 81 balls
Previous setback
Pant retired hurt on Day 1
Highlighted partnership
Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel
Commentator
Former India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara

Quotes

Cheteshwar Pujara

Former India batsman and television commentator

“Your ego gets hurt when you get hit on the body.”
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“I think Rishabh made the right decision today.”
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