Cheteshwar Pujara — often called the “Wall of Indian Cricket” — has roared back to form in the most sensational way possible! In a classic yet brutal display of Test-style batting, Pujara smashed a jaw-dropping triple century in the Ranji Trophy, sending a strong message to selectors ahead of the upcoming Test assignments.
Playing for Saurashtra, Pujara’s innings began in typical fashion — calm and composed — but what followed left everyone stunned. With a flurry of boundaries including 6,4,4,4,4… in a single over, Pujara showcased a version of himself rarely seen on domestic turf: aggressive, dominant, and unstoppable.
548 Minutes of Pure Domination
Pujara batted for a marathon 548 minutes — nearly 9 hours — tormenting the opposition with every shot in the book. He remained unfazed even as the opposition cycled through all 7 of their bowling options. Not a single bowler was spared. Seam, spin, swing — Pujara countered it all with clinical precision and cold-blooded intent.
By the time he reached 300+ runs, the fielders looked helpless, the bowlers out of ideas, and the crowd completely in awe. This was not the slow, grinding Pujara we’ve seen criticized in recent years. This was a fired-up, focused cricketer on a mission.
Message to Selectors?
With Team India looking to finalize its Test squad for the upcoming overseas tours, Pujara’s triple century couldn’t have come at a better time. Having been dropped from the national side earlier, questions were raised about whether India had moved past him. But with this knock, Pujara has sent a loud and clear signal: he’s not done yet.
His innings is now being hailed as a potential game-changer in the selection debate. Several former players and experts took to social media praising the veteran’s hunger and determination. “You can never write off Cheteshwar Pujara. This is world-class batting,” tweeted a former India captain.
Stats That Stunned Everyone
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Triple century scored in just under 9 hours
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Hit 40+ boundaries including multiple back-to-back fours
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Faced over 400 deliveries with minimal risk
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Targeted all 7 bowlers, never allowing anyone to settle
Fan Frenzy Online
Within minutes of his triple ton, hashtags like #Pujara300, #VintagePujara, and #WallReturns started trending. Fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram with clips, memes, and emotional posts asking BCCI to recall the veteran for the Test side.
Some even joked: “Pujara batted so long, even the scoreboard fell asleep!”
What’s Next?
With this triple century, Pujara has once again proven why he’s one of India’s finest long-format batters. The selectors will now face a tough choice: stick with youth or bring back the rock-solid experience of a man who just crushed 7 bowlers without breaking a sweat.
One thing is clear — Cheteshwar Pujara is far from finished.