Why is Pujara important for Team India?

With someone like a Pujara, it is crucial to come in and consume deliveries and see off the struggling phase..

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Cheteshwar Pujara has been a pivotal force for the Indian cricket team and h importance in the Test side is huge. The 32-year-old may have endured a difficult first Test against New Zealand in the first Test of the two-match series, however, he will be aiming to make amends in the second Test.

India are currently topping the ICC World Test Championship with 360 points picked up from the three-Test series. They had won all the seven Tests played until the Test match against the Kiwis now.

India suffered their maiden loss which handed New Zealand 60 points. If the side is to do well and increase its tally, the second Test must be won and level the series.