Cheteshwar Pujara reveals biggest fitness secret for batting long in Test cricket: WATCH

India’s batting barnacle Cheteshwar Pujara played a pivotal role in his side’s twin Test series win in Australia in ir last two Test tours. cricketer even coped a few body blows recently on Day 5 of thrilling series-decider at Gabba on January 19. Widely hailed as one of best batsmen of modern era, Pujara has earned nickname ‘ Wall’ from several fans and cricket experts, a moniker which was previously held by legendary Indian batsman Rahul Dravid.

Cheteshwar Pujara turned 33 on Monday, January 25. On occasion of Pujara's 33rd birthday, here is a look back at time when he revealed secret behind his fitness that helps him grind hours at crease.

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Cheteshwar Pujara reveals ‘fitness friendly’ diet

Cheteshwar Pujara interacted with Gaurav Kapur through latter’s Oaktree Sports Show in July 2019. When asked about ‘disciplined eating habits’ of Indian players, Pujara responded by saying that importance of fitness has recently gone up in all sports. Indian cricketer later said that he is a vegetarian and also urged or sportspersons to turn into one for ‘better fitness’.

Cheteshwar Pujara said that while he is a vegetarian, he still enjoys a cheat meal once in a month. He revealed that he eats ‘soya bean ldus’ whenever his mor-in-law makes m for him. Pujara said that he eats m because y still have a slight healthy element through proteins. Here is a look at entire Cheteshwar Pujara interview where he speaks about his diet in brief.

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Cheteshwar Pujara stats in Test cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara stats in Test cricket make for a staggering re. 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. Cheteshwar Pujara's highest score in Tests is 206* he scored against England in Ahmedab back in vember 2012.

How much is Cheteshwar Pujara's net worth?

Pujara, who is in India’s scheme of things in longest format of game, is one of most reliable batsmen in Indian Test team. Due to him playing just one format of game, Saurashtra batsman does t do multiple endorsements. His inability to bag an IPL contract furr hits Pujara's net worth. Cheteshwar Pujara net worth is estimated to be around $2 million according to cakwledge.com. It is majorly earned from his Team India contract and a few endorsements.

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