IND vs NZ 2021: All Of Us Are Looking Forward To His Guidance – Cheteshwar Pujara On Rahul Dravid

Indian Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara has said that everyone in the Indian dressing room is looking forward to working with newly appointed India Head Coach Rahul Dravid.

Cheteshwar Pujara has got a similar play style and defensive techniques like “The Wall Of Indian Cricket” Rahul Dravid, and for the same reason, he has been referred to as “Modern Day Wall Of The Indian Cricket.”

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Meanwhile, talking about the new head coach Dravid, Pujara said that his presence in the team will help the youngsters.

“It will help most of the players, especially young players who have worked with Rahul bhai during U-19 and India A days. Even experienced players like us, I have played with Rahul bhai,” Pujara said ahead of the team’s training session.

Pujara added that Rahul Dravid brings a lot of experience both as a player and as a coach, and it will help the team.

“I have worked with him during A series, so all of us are looking forward to his guidance. The amount of experience he has as a player and coach of the team, helps,” he added.

The Mindset Was A Little Different – Cheteshwar Pujara On His Performance In England Test Series

Pujara was asked whether going aggressive after facing criticism for lack of intent helped him in the England series, to which he agreed and said that the only thing different was his mindset, and there was no major change in technique.

“Yes, I feel so. When it comes to performing, the mindset was a little different but when it comes to technique I don’t think there was a major change in technique. It was just the approach and I was a little fearless which helps,” Pujara answered to a query from PTI ahead of team’s training session.

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“You don’t need to put too much pressure on yourself and just try and go there and enjoy the game rather than worrying too much about what’s going around, That was the mindset during the England series.

“So far preparation has been good and experiences of playing in Indian conditions will help in the next couple of Tests,” he further added.

Meanwhile, Cheteshwar Pujara will be vice-captain of India in the first Test match against New Zealand, which will begin on November 25 in Kanpur and Ajinkya Rahane will be leading the team. However, Virat Kohli will return in the second Test, and he will take the charge.

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