Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Pujara Reveals Gabba Test Perseverance During 2020/21 Series
Cheteshwar Pujara, a cricket player, shared his experience of getting hit by the ball during a tough match in Australia.
He played with a hidden finger injury, not wanting to miss the game.
He decided to take hits on his body to protect himself and help his team.
He knew that if he could hold on for a while, his team would eventually get a chance to score.
His tough play helped India win the game and the series, stopping Australia's long winning streak.
Cheteshwar Pujara discussed enduring body blows during the 2020/21 Gabba Test against Australia.
Pujara played through a hairline fracture in his finger during the series, keeping it secret.
He focused on withstanding the Australian bowlers to help India.
Pujara believed that surviving the initial sessions would help the team.
India won the Gabba Test and the series, ending Australia's 32-year unbeaten streak.
- Who
- Cheteshwar Pujara, the Indian cricket team, and the Australian cricket team.
- What
- Cheteshwar Pujara discussed his experience during the 2020/21 Gabba Test, including enduring body blows and playing with an injury.
- When
- During the 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar series.
- Where
- Brisbane, Australia (Gabba Test)
- Why
- Pujara endured body blows to help the Indian team win the match and the series.
Pujara's strategy
Australia's strategy
Gameplay
Pujara's strategy
Enduring Body Blows
Australia's strategy
Australian Bowling Strategy
- Match
- Gabba Test
- Series
- Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020/21
- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Result
- India won
- Target Chased
- 328 runs
- Australia's Streak
- Ended 32-year unbeaten streak at The Gabba