County Championship: Cheteshwar Pujara, a seasoned Indian batter, has recently been selected Sussex’s captain for the 2017 County Championships. The choice was made as a result of an injury sustained by usual skipper Tom Haines while batting against Leicestershire.
Haines is expected to be sidelined for 5–6 weeks after breaking a bone in his hand. Pujara has been chosen the team’s acting captain while he is away. The 35-year-old played for Sussex the season before as well, and he was among the team’s best performers.
Pujara will be motivated to build on his success in the upcoming County Championships as the interim captain. After being passed over by India for the match against Sri Lanka in February 2022, he played for Sussex. However, the seasoned hitter returned to the Indian team after putting out tenacious and outstanding performances on the home circuit.
At the recently finished Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023, when India defeated Australia 2-1, Pujara also participated. Pujara will be the team’s captain, and Sussex is hoping he can fully commit to the position and guide the team to greater heights.
Since joining, he has always been a natural leader: Coach in charge Ian Salisbury
Ian Salisbury, head coach of the team, spoke up after Pujara was named captain of Sussex to discuss the Indian batter. He expressed his opinion, saying he has complete faith in the 35-year-ability olds and that he will manage the team effectively given his extensive experience in domestic and international cricket, which shows he is a natural leader.
“Puj, who saw the potential in this side and has always been a natural leader, was eager to step up in Tom’s absence. Once Tom was hurt, Finny did an excellent job for us and will continue to be the senior member of our bowling staff,” Sussex Cricket cited Salisbury’s statement.
“The role will now be filled by a batter, freeing Finn to direct our attack. Puj is a wonderful individual with a lot of experience, and I know he or she will do a great job,” he added.
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