Cheteshwar Pujara’s batting technique can put pressure on the non-striker: Brad Hogg

According to Brad Hogg, Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara being unable to rotate strike can put pressure on the non-striker. His slow batting has been a point of debate for a few years now and Hogg gave his opinion on it. 

Former Australian spinner Hogg feels that the low strike was effective against Australia. It is because the ball does not swing for long.  But in England, the ball keeps swinging for a longer period. Thereby, Pujara needs to be more proactive while batting in English conditions. 

In a YouTube video on his channel, Brad Hogg explained how the non-striker would feel the pressure if Pujara cannot bat freely.  It took him a long time to get off the mark on Day 2 of the match. Meanwhile, if the batsman at the non-striker's end is in rhythm then it can create a bit of impatience. It would lead to a loss of wicket or two with Pujara’s partner at the other end. 

Cheteshwar Pujara would play an important role in wearing down English bowlers: Brad Hogg

Cheteshwar Pujara struggled a lot in the first innings of the World Test Championship final. But Brad Hogg believes that his ability to tire down bowlers would help in the Test against England.

During the Test against Australia as well Pujara was successful at tiring down Australian bowlers. He was instrumental in helping India win the Test series in Australia. English bowlers like Stuart Broad and James Anderson are in their late 30s and Pujara’s ability to bat long overs could help India in the five-match Test series against England.

Brad Hogg opined that he like the aspect that Pujara can bat for a long time. Thereby, if he bat’s for a long time in the first innings, he would wear down the opposition bowlers. Moreover, in a loving Test match against England, wearing down older bowlers like Broad and Anderson could lead to victory.

Rishabh Pant returned to the dugout after making just 4 runs in the first innings

23-year-old Indian wicketkeeper-batsman could not make an impact in the WTC final. He took the bait put by Kyle Jamieson and had to walk back to the pavilion. 

Rishabh Pant could not get off the mark for the first 19 deliveries. But then he flicked one towards mid-wicket and made a boundary. But then Jamieson bowled a wide half-volley and Pant decide to go through the line with hard hands. But he could just edge it to Tom Latham who easily caught the ball.

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