Why did CSK buy Pujara Quora?

Pujara is much respected in cricketing fraternity but no franchise wanted him in the team because they thought Pujara wouldn’t fit into the team. When csk bought him everyone there were genuinely happy for Pujara ,so they clapped.

Is Cheteshwar Pujara sold in IPL?

Cheteshwar Pujara, the veteran red-ball specialist of India, sealed his comeback to the Indian Premier League on Thursday when Chennai Super Kings roped him in for Rs 50 lakh in the IPL 2021 auction. Cheteshwar Pujara last played the IPL in 2014 for Kings XI Punjab. He has now been bought by CSK for the 2021 edition.

Who took Pujara in IPL 2021?

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were the franchise that bought Pujara at his base price of Rs 50 lakh in the 2021 IPL auction. He will join his former India teammates MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina at the franchise.

Who brought Cheteshwar Pujara?

Chennai Super Kings
IPL 2021 auction: Chennai Super Kings bring Cheteshwar Pujara on board for ₹50 Lakh. CHENNAI : Indian Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was on Thursday bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for ₹50 Lakhs in the ongoing mini-auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Why did Chennai buy Pujara?

Being asked about the rationale behind picking Pujara, Viswanathan laid emphasis on “honouring him” and was confident of him playing a role at Super Kings despite not playing a T20 for more than two years. “We also wanted to honour him, that’s for sure.

Is Pujara played IPL?

Prior to this, Pujara had gone six seasons without getting picked by any IPL team. His last IPL appearance dates back to 2014, where he played six matches for Punjab Kings, scoring 124 runs. He has one fifty in the IPL, a score of 51 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013.

What is the average of Cheteshwar Pujara in IPL?

Cheteshwar Pujara, who last featured in IPL seven years ago, has managed 390 runs at an average of 20.53 and strike rate of 99.74 in 30 IPL matches. By: Sports Desk| Updated: February 19, 2021 9:27:32 am Cheteshwar Pujara was picked up by CSK in the IPL 2021 auction (File)

Who is Cheteshwar Pujara?

Cheteshwar Pujara was picked up by CSK in the IPL 2021 auction (File) Cheteshwar Pujara, the veteran red-ball specialist of India, sealed his comeback to the Indian Premier League on Thursday when Chennai Super Kings roped him in for Rs 50 lakh in the IPL 2021 auction.

How did Pujara thank Dhoni for showing faith in him?

Cheteshwar Pujara, the veteran red-ball specialist of India, sealed his comeback to the Indian Premier League on Thursday when Chennai Super Kings roped him in for Rs 50 lakh in the IPL 2021 auction. After being bought by the MS Dhoni-led side, Pujara took to social media and posted a tweet with a caption: “Thank you for showing the faith.

Who is the most expensive uncapped buy in IPL history?

On the other hand, Krishnappa Gowtham, an IPL regular who was released by Punjab Kings, was the second off-spinner CSK bought after Moeen Ali. With the hefty price tag, Gowtham became the most expensive uncapped buy in IPL history.