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Not Virat Kohli Or Sachin Tendulkar, Graeme Swann Feared THIS Indian Cricketer During His Career

Former England cricketer Graeme Swann revealed which Indian cricketer he did not like to face during his career

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While Cheteshwar Pujara may not have been in consideration for Test matches in recent years, he was a prolific scorer for India during his peak, excelling across all conditions and establishing himself as one of the best players of spin.

Former England off-spinner Graeme Swann recently admitted in a Sky Sports Cricket podcast that he disliked bowling to the 35-year-old batsman. Swann, who played a crucial role by taking 20 wickets in England’s memorable series win in India in 2012, highlighted Pujara’s nimbleness on his feet as a challenging aspect for bowlers.

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“It’s strange when I look back at the team they had — VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli— and the one that I didn’t like bowling to was Pujara.” Graeme Swann said.

Although the lineup for the forthcoming five-match Test series has not been revealed, there is uncertainty about Cheteshwar Pujara’s inclusion, considering that Shubman Gill has been given chances at the number three position. Despite Pujara showcasing his prowess with a remarkable double century in the recently concluded first round of the Ranji Trophy for Saurashtra against Jharkhand, his selection remains questionable.

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Swann had also talked about what he and his English teammates used to talk about ahead of facing Virat Kohli.

“We had been told beforehand to not say anything to this bloke (Virat Kohli) because he absolutely revels in a battle in the field and he loves chasing down totals. We knew what he could do in the white-ball format but back then he hadn’t really done anything in Test cricket,” Swann said.

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Shashwat Nishant


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