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Top-order worries remain as India eye another win in Pujara's 100th Test

KL Rahul's prolonged run of failures remains a worry but India will still start as overwhelming favourites for another three-day finish when they take on Australia in the second Test here from Friday. The match will be one of Indian cricket's understated warrior Cheteshwar Pujara's 100th Test, a feat achieved after 13 years of sweat and toil. While Pujara would like to savour the momentous personal milestone with a 20th Test ton, one can't but paper over the concerns around India's top-order. Save skipper Rohit Sharma, who was regal in attack and classical in defence during his hundred on a slow turner in Nagpur, the others failed to get going in the opener. Besides Rahul, the list of strugglers includes the peerless Virat Kohli and, to an extent, Pujara. Kohli is leaving no stone unturned to up the ante while facing the spinners. Round two of Kohli versus Nathan Lyon and Todd Murphy could be equally enticing. Rahul and his woes ============ Time is running out for Rahul as Vira

Cheteshwar Pujara, Umesh Yadav added to India A squad for Bangladesh tour

Pujara and Yadav have been added to India A squad for the Bangladesh tour ahead of the national team's two-match Test series next month

Pujara hits 3rd ton in One Day Cup vs Middlesex, scores 132 in 90 balls

Pujara has also showcased his greatness for Sussex in the longest format as well in the County Championship Division two

First class stint helped me to return to form and make comeback: Pujara

India's star batter Cheteshwar Pujara said his first class stints in Ranji Trophy and County Championships helped him find his lost rhythm and stage a comeback to the national side

Enjoyed my debut game for Sussex, glad to contribute, expresses Pujara

Pujara, who had made his debut for Sussex a few days ago, redeemed himself from the first inning score of just six runs to hit 201* in 387 balls

County Cricket: Pujara to miss Sussex's first game due to visa issues

Out-of-favour India Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara's debut for Sussex has been delayed until next week due to visa issues and he will miss the side's first County Championship match of the season.

Will not be easy to fill big shoes of Rahane, Pujara: Rohit Sharma

The last time India played a Test match without Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara, it was in the 2012 Adelaide Test against Australia

Pujara, Rahane, Pandya get demoted in BCCI central contracts

Wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha dropped from Grade B to C in BCCI central contracts after his axing from Test team

Rohit officially named Test captain, Rahane, Pujara dropped from SL series

White-ball skipper Rohit Sharma was on Saturday officially named captain of the Indian Test team for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, starting March 4.

BCCI contracts: Rahane, Pujara face demotion; Rahul, Pant may get elevated

The central contract is an indicator of the player's performance during the last season and when BCCI finalises the new contract list for 2022 in the next few days

Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara have been headache for us: Petersen

India lost both their openers cheaply once again in the second innings but Pujara (9) and Kohli (14) thereafter took charge of the proceedings

Pujara, Rahane repaid faith that was shown in them, says Gavaskar

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane repaid the trust that was shown in them

India set 240-run target to win second Test against South Africa

India set South Africa a tricky 240-run target to win the second Test after being bowled out for 266 in their second innings on the third day of the match here on Wednesday. Resuming at 85 for two, India called the shots with Cheteshwar Pujara (53) and Ajinkya Rahane (58) striking half-centuries. Once they were dismissed by Kagiso Rabada, the Indian innings seemed to have lost momentum with Rishabh Pant falling without opening his account. However, Hanuma Vihari (40 not out) and Shardul Thakur (28) defied the Proteas attack to swell India's overall lead. Pacers Rabada (3/73), Lungi Ngidi (3/43) and Marco Jansen (3/67) shared nine wickets between them. If India manage to defend the total, they will seal their maiden Test series triumph in South Africa. Brief Scores: India: 202 and 266 in 60.1 overs (A Rahane 58, C Pujara 53; K Rabada 3/73, M Jansen 3/67, L Ngidi 3/43). South Africa 1st innings: 202.

2nd Test:Pujara, Rahane score fifties as India reach 188 for 6 at lunch

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane added a lifeline to their respective careers with crucial half-centuries but South Africa came back strongly in the second Test by reducing India to 188 for six

Rahane, Pujara flop show continues as Indian middle-order disappoints again

a lot of blame should go to India's batters as some like Pujara didn't show intent to score while others like Rahane seemed completely short of confidence

SA vs India: Clash of two potent bowling attacks, eyes on Rahane, Pujara

The wait is over as the first Test of the three-match series between India and South Africa gets underway on Sunday at the SuperSport Park, Centurion

Bio-bubble in South Africa best I have been part of, says Pujara

India and South Africa will lock horns in three Tests and three ODIs. The first Test will begin on December 26 at the SuperSport Park, Centurion

Indian batting line-up good enough to tackle South African pacers: Pujara

Pujara said the recent overseas success has made India a confident unit and that will reflect in the three-Test series, beginning Sunday

SA vs Ind: Cheteshwar Pujara 'getting into the groove' ahead of 1st Test

Ahead of the South African series, Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara is "getting into the groove" for the first Test which gets underway from December 26.South Africa and India will lock horns in the three-match Test series before the two sides meet in the limited-overs format. The Test series begins on December 26."Getting into the groove," Pujara shared pictures from training sessions on Koo.The Indian Test squad arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday and began preparation for South Africa two days after their arrival.Rohit Sharma will be missing the upcoming Test series after the hamstring injury and Priyank Panchal was named as the replacement.Meanwhile, the All-India Senior selection committee on Saturday named KL Rahul as vice-captain for the upcoming 3-match Test series against South Africa.

Day 4: Another flop show by Rahane, Pujara as India in trouble at lunch

Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane and his temporary deputy Cheteshwar Pujara's saga of failures continued as India were put on the mat by New Zealand bowlers, primarily Tim Southee