Team India made a strong comeback in the second innings of the third Test against England at Headingley, Leeds. The visitors ended the third day at 215/2, still trailing by 139 runs. Cheteshwar Pujara led India’s fightback with an unbeaten 91-run knock. Rohit Sharma and captain Virat Kohli provided solid support scoring 59 and 45 not out, respectively.
Pujara replied to his critics by showing intent to score runs. He picked up boundaries of bad balls and kept looking for ones and twos.
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan said that Pujara looked like himself again and added that the knock would have jolted England.
''Pujara, with his approach today, hasn't only made the fans take notice but I'm sure it came as a jolt to the England team too. The flow of the bat which looked to have ceased has now started to catch its rhythm and Pujara looked like himself again," Zaheer Khan said while speaking to Cricbuzz.
"Only one big scorer won't be enough to thrust India to a position of safety in this Test. At least four batters will need to step up and score big, it's a big ask but India has no choice," he added.
The former pacer lauded Pujara’s positive approach and said that the innings bodes well for the Indian camp.
"Pujara's body language and style of play in this innings has reflected his positive mindset. He looks like the catalyst who wants to make a difference in this game. He wants to move the game forward and give India a chance, which is always great to see," he further added.
(With Cricbuzz inputs)
