R Ashwin has funniest birthday wish for Cheteshwar Pujara; leaves fans in splits

R Ashwin is without a doubt one of funniest members of Indian Cricket Team. off-spinner always keeps his fans entertained with hysterical tweets and sarcastic digs. Ashwin's Twitter account is a proof of his wicked sense of humour. Chennai based cricketer was at it once again as he came up with a creatively funny wish for India's batting mainstay in Test cricket, Cheteshwar Pujara.

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Cheteshwar Pujara birthday: R Ashwin wishes Indian batsman in unique way

right-hander celebrated his 33rd birthday on Monday, January 25. Ashwin took to Twitter and posted a video of his daughter wishing Pujara on his birthday. In video, Ashwin's daughter orably says, "Happy birthday Pujara uncle". However, it was Ashwin's caption that stole show. Ashwin wished Pujara by calling him 'Rock of Gibraltar' and also thanked him for being his bunny.

Pujara has been pillar of India's batting in Test cricket for almost a dece, having churned out runs consistently in format. Pujara successfully mand to fill  void that that was left after Rahul Dravid's retirement.  33-year old recently played a crucial role in India's historic three-wicket win over Australia at Gabba which helped visitors clinch series 2-1. Pujara scored a valiant half-century (56 off 211 balls) and ensured that India didn't lose plot during a mammoth run chase of 328. tably, this was Pujara's slowest half-century in format which came off 200 balls.

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However, it wasn't an easy ride for Pujara by any means who was barrd with countless bouncers, some of which ended up hitting him. Despite copping several blows on his arms, he, chest and fingers, premier batsman stayed put at crease for more than 200 deliveries, keeping India in hunt to win all-important series-defining Test. After India vs Australia 4th Test 2021, during dressing room speech, Indian he coach Ravi Shastri heaped praise on Pujara for his kck of 56 off 211 balls and called him a 'true warrior' for continuing to play despite copping several blows to his body. 

Despite Pujara's immense grit and determination, fans were worried about batsman because of numerous blows he h copped. R Ashwin's wife, Prithi Narayanan was also among people who tweeted about blows that Pujara was receiving. She took to Twitter and revealed that her daughters were asking about reason behind ball hitting Pujara time and again. Prithi Narayanan also said that her daughters wanted to go to ground and check on batsman.

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Cheteshwar Pujara Test career

Pujara's Test career has been thing short of spectacular and his stats in format are a testimonial to his genius. Pujara has represented India in 81 Tests, scoring 6,111 runs at an impressive aver of 47.7 with 18 hundreds and 28 fifties. Pujara's highest score in Tests has been 206* that he scored against England in Ahmedab in 2012.

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SOURCE: BCCI.TV