County stint will hold me in good stead when we face England, says Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara

Back in national team for the Edgbaston Test after scoring a bagful of runs in County cricket, Cheteshwar Pujara said his stint for Surrey will hold him in good stead when India takes on England in the one-off red ball fixture in July.

Pujara, 34, scored 720 runs, including two double hundreds and two centuries, in five Division two games for Sussex, which forced the selection committee to give him a call-up for the rescheduled ‘fifth' Test of the last series. "I am glad to have been selected for the England Test, and happy that my recent county performances were recognised," Pujara told PTI.

"Having spent some time in the middle during the county games, I do believe it will keep me in good stead as we get ready for the game against England. As always, looking forward to preparing and training well ahead of the tour, and do hope to continue contributing to the Indian team," he added.

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