India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman Cheteshwar Pujara have said that he feels for right-handed batsman Hanuma Vihari as he should have been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Pujara was selected for CSK for Rs 50 lakhs. In the players’ auction held in February this year, Hanuma Vihari remained unsold in the auction and found no takers.
“Absolutely. I am really pleased that all the things I have done for the Indian team were noticed and I got the results. I was told that when I was selected, all the franchises clapped in the auction room.” I think when you are. Doing something for the Indian team, people love it, they know what value I bring. Not only the franchise, almost all my team India mates were really happy for me. For the last few years I am the only one who has gone missing. Out of playing Indian team in IPL, “Pujara told ESPNcricinfo.
He said, “The only person at this stage is Hanuma Vihari. I feel for him. He was part of the IPL earlier. I think he should be a part of the IPL as well.”
Both Pujara and Vihari did well in India’s 2–1 win over Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After picking Pujara, CSK management revealed that they wanted to reward Pujara with an IPL contract for his performance in Test cricket.
When asked if he has been selected by CSK for the upcoming IPL, Pujara said: “I was really happy to be back in the IPL again. It’s something you don’t want to miss as an Indian player . In general.” I play county cricket, but I missed it last year due to Kovid-19. When you like playing this game you play it. And when it is IPL, you want to be a part of it. It is one of the best leagues. in the world. Yes, playing for the Indian team is a completely different thing, but when it comes to being a part of the IPL, any cricketer would want to be a part of it. I am no exception. “
Pujara also said that he is not nervous about playing under MS Dhoni’s leadership this season and added that if he is given a chance in the playing XI, he will give his 100 per cent.
“Not really. I am very confident right now and because of Test cricket. This confidence comes from my hard work and I just want to do a hard yardage from my first net session. You have a lot of pressure in the Test format., And Foreign tours are the most challenging. So when you’ve been a part of that, I don’t think there’s any nervousness about the IPL. There will be a different kind of pressure: to play this format, to chase. Successfully. This format There is a different challenge to it, ”said Pujara.
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“No, it’s not. You shouldn’t be worried about the outcome. You must do the right thing to succeed – whether you talk about hard work, discipline, dedication. When you’re ready to do that, So stay with it. The result is usually [takes care of itself]. I am focused on what I need to do as a player.
IPL 2021 will begin with the tournament opener between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on 9 April. CSK will play their first match against the Delhi Capitals on April 10 at the Wankhede Stadium.
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