Cheteshwar Pujara sent a strong reminder to Indian opener KL Rahul to convert his starts into a big score as India look to stamp their authority over England on Day 4 of the Leeds Test. The stylish batter got off to a good start in the second innings and stayed unbeaten on 47 at stumps on Day 3. Pujara, who has played a lot of cricket alongside Rahul, stated that it’s an opportunity for him to convert it into a big score and not throw away a good start, which he did in the first innings and was dismissed for 42.
Rahul, on Day 3, displayed great discipline against the pacers, carefully leaving deliveries outside off when required, but pouncing on any loose offerings with authority to keep the scoreboard moving.
Veteran India batter Pujara praised Rahul for his solid technique and called him a complete Test player, but he also warned him to convert his starts into big scores.
“Technically, he’s one of the most correct batsmen in the Indian Test team, and the way he times the ball, the way his footwork is, the way he judges the length, he looks like he’s a complete Test player. But at the same time, he has to score big runs, and he’s capable enough, but there are times where he gets off to a good start and then he gets out,” Cheteshwar Pujara said about KL Rahul on the broadcast.
