Pujara says conditions in Ahmedabad were perfect for him – Cricket News Update
Emerging Indian middle-order batsman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 in the ongoing first Test in Ahmedabad.
Pujara, playing only his sixth Test match, starred with the bat for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750, scoring his maiden double ton to put the hosts in a commanding position on the day two of the Ahmedabad Test.
The 24-year-old http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028 called a declaration on 521 for 8 in the final session on Friday. The right-hander’s dazzling knock spanned 389 deliveries and was studded with 21 boundaries.
"I missed getting a double ton against New Zealand and I wanted to score a double ton and this these were the perfect conditions for me," enthused the right-hander.
"We needed a big total on the board, so I needed to hang around. I think the reason for success was to read the gameplan better than other players," he went on to add.
Pujara’s almost eight hour stay at the crease also saw him sharing a key 130-run stand with the comeback man http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Yuvraj-Singh-c98364 (74), for the fifth-wicket partnership.
After starting his innings in style, the 24-year-old struggled a bit in the second half of his conspicuous knock, amid the stifling heat.
Pujara admitted that he was a bit exhausted in the latter half of his knock saying, "I wasn't getting my shots because the wicket was too slow. Even my body was a little tired. I had to run a lot, I was sweating but I think my fitness was good as I could carry on and play such a big innings."
After declaring, India struck early, through spinners http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806 unbeaten on 6 at the other end.
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