“Let us wait and see if Pujara extends an invitation to everyone for dinner at his house” – Ravichandran Ashwin anticipates meeting in Rajkot prior to the third Test

As the Indian squad prepares for the third Test match against England in Rajkot, spinner Ravichandran Ashwin looks forward to a cordial invitation from teammate Cheteshwar Pujara. Even though Rajkot is his home ground, Pujara has been left off the squad and will not be on the field this time. With Shubman Gill moving up to the crucial No. 3 position, Pujara had been replaced on the team.

Pujara was left out of the group that was announced for the last three Test matches on February 10, which created the possibility of Ashwin and Pandya getting together for dinner. There’s a little break between the second and third Tests, which the Indian and English camps are grateful for. The series, which is tied at one, is about to heat up, making the upcoming Rajkot Test extremely important and exciting for cricket fans everywhere.

“The Indian players returned home and will regroup in Rajkot for the upcoming Test match. The residence of Cheteshwar Pujara is Rajkot. a genuine Indian legend who finished his 100 Test matches recently. We’re going to play in his spot. From Saurashtra, Ravindra Jadeja. His hometown is the Rajkot stadium, yet he was born in Jamnagar. On his YouTube channel, Ashwin stated, “Let’s see if Cheteshwar Pujara extends an invitation to everyone for dinner at his house.”

In 2016, Cheteshwar Pujara hosted an Indian team.

In the context of nostalgia for the 2016 Test series, Pujara’s withdrawal from the India-England Test series in 2024 is particularly noticeable. The mainstay is out of the lineup for the five-match series this time around, unlike in 2016, when he entertained the entire team for an unforgettable meal in Rajkot for the first Test, which was drawn. In June 2023, he made his final appearance for India in the World Test Championship final.

The right-handed batter’s domestic record in the current Ranji Trophy 2024 season, however, presents a different image. The Rajkot batter has been a reliable batsman all season, starting the season with a dangerous double century against Jharkhand. His recent tournament results, which include an outstanding 243 without a loss, confirm his unwavering desire to play for his country.