Published 18:11 IST, January 11th 2021

Rahul Dravid birthday: Cheteshwar Pujara pays ideal tribute to the original 'Wall'

Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara scored 77 runs from 205 balls to help his side secure a draw against Australia on Day 5 of the third Test at the SCG.

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Cheteshwar Pujara saw off 205 deliveries to become one of heline acts for India in ir match-saving grace against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Pujara, who is often referred to as modern-day ‘Wall’ of Indian batting, did same on original ‘Wall’ Rahul Dravid’s birthday. Interestingly, 32-year-old batsman from Saurashtra also matched a unique landmark which was previously achieved by Dravid during his playing days.

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Cheteshwar Pujara scored 77 runs from 205 balls to tch up his 27th Test fifty and his second of match. When Pujara reached 47*, he completed 6,000 runs in Tests. In doing so, he became only 11th Indian batsman, thus joining likes of Sachin Tendulkar (15,921) runs, Rahul Dravid (13,265), Sunil Gavaskar (10,122), VVS Laxman (8,781), Virender Sehwag (8,586), Virat Kohli (7,318), Sourav Ganguly (7,212), Dilip Vengsarkar (6,868), Mohamm Azharuddin (6,215) and Gundappa Viswanath (6,080).

Interestingly, Cheteshwar Pujara’s feat came against Australia, i.e. same nation against whom he me his Test debut back in October 2010. He did same on Rahul Dravid’s 48th birthday, who also registered his 6,000th Test run against Australia. Dravid joined 6,000-run Indian club during 2003 elaide Test, en route to scoring his n career-best 233.

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Cheteshwar Pujara stats and highest score

Cheteshwar Pujara stats in Test cricket compose of some staggering numbers. In a career spanning 10 years and 80 Tests (134 innings), right-handed batsman has compiled 6,030 runs at an aver of 47.85. He has plundered 18 tons and 27 half-centuries in process. Cheteshwar Pujara's highest score in Tests remains his 206* against England in vember 2012.