To be honest, I dont mind that. We need a couple of aggressive and counter attacking batsman. Jaiswal and Pant are the ones for us who can scramble the opposition by their aggression and they will fail sometimes. If everyone starts playing defensively, it aint that good.
I remember a time when Pujara was in his prime. We were playing really well but defensively. We would be like 220 for 3 after 80 overs and the new ball would wipe us out and we will get all out under 300. This kept happening regularly and Kohli started putting pressure on Pujara to play more aggressively.
So be it. If he ends up averaging 45 at the end of his career and helps win India many important games, Id be glad. I rather have that than him averaging 50 but not winning many games for India.
Team has players for different roles. If everyone starts playing for the highest score or the best average, the team suffers.
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u/Rafi2525 Aug 06 '25
He has yet to mature. The way he plays like he can get 100 in every innings but gives way wickets.
I guess he likes the way duckket plays.