Published 15:23 IST, January 25th 2021

Cheteshwar Pujara names THIS pacer as 'Worst PlayStation Player' in the Indian team: WATCH

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara names the worst PlayStation player in the Indian team and talks about his gaming rivalry with opener Murali Vijay.

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Indian batting stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara is kwn for his calm and resolute approach at crease. Apparently, cricketer is t so peaceful when it comes to playing PlayStation games with his teammates. A while ago, he revealed team’s culture and ir approach to playing games with each or and also described himself as very “intense and expressive” after defeating his colleagues.

Cheteshwar Pujara turned 33 on Monday, January 25. On occasion of 33rd Pujara birthday, here is a look back at time when he revealed significance of PlayStation to Indian team and how y turn on each or with aggressive tactics while playing it.

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Cheteshwar Pujara describes rivalry with Murali Vijay, also reveals worst PlayStation player

Cheteshwar Pujara interacted with Gaurav Kapur through latter’s Oaktree Sports Show in July 2019. In show, he jokingly said that whenever he beats his colleagues in a PlayStation game, he makes ir life “hell” by reminding m of ir defeat. Pujara said that he frequently plays games with Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay, even though latter of three did t start out as an expert of console.

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Cheteshwar Pujara recalled about a day when Murali Vijay challenged him to a football match on PlayStation. Pujara revealed that he confidently challenged Vijay in return to try and score just one goal in ir game. t kwing fact that Vijay h been practicing game for last six months, Pujara lost bet and he keeps getting a reminder from his teammate regarding same.

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When asked about worst PlayStation player in Indian team, Pujara singled out speedster Mohammed Shami. right-handed batsman furr emphasised on his opinion by saying that Mohammed Shami is a “really b player” on console. Here is a look at entire Cheteshwar Pujara interview where he speaks about value of PlayStation to Indian team.

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Cheteshwar Pujara Test career

Cheteshwar Pujara Test career composes of some staggering numbers. Gujarat-based cricketer has played 81 Tests since his international debut in 2010. Across 136 Test innings, right-handed batsman has aggregated 6,111 runs at an aver of 47.74 with 18 tons and 28 half-centuries. Pujara’s highest score in Tests is 206* he scored against England in Ahmedab back in vember 2012.

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15:23 IST, January 25th 2021