New Delhi: The Border Gavaskar Trophy is being played between India and Australia. The first match of this trophy was played in Nagpur. At the same time, the second match is to be played in Delhi on 17 February. The Indian team has already taken a lead in this series. At the same time, the second Test match is going to be very special for Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara. This match will be the 100th Test of Pujara’s career.
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Very few players in the world of cricket can achieve this position. At the same time, now Pujara’s name is also going to be included in the legendary players. The special thing is that Pujara has received advance congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this historic achievement.
It was an honor to meet our Hon. Prime Minister Mr. @narendramodi ji. I will cherish the interaction and encouragement ahead of my 100th Test. thank you @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/x3h7dq07E9
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) February 14, 2023
Cheteshwar Pujara came to meet PM Modi before playing the 100th test match of his career. He shared the pictures of his special meeting with PM Modi on social media. He wrote in the caption of these pictures- ‘These moments are going to boost my spirits. It was an honor for me to meet PM Modi.
Delighted to have met Puja and you today. Best wishes for your 100th Test and your career.@cheteshwar1 https://t.co/Ecnv7XWLfv
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2023
The pictures shared by Pujara were retweeted by the Prime Minister. PM Modi wrote in his tweet- ‘It was a pleasant feeling to meet Pujara. I wish him all the best for his 100th Test and career.
It is to be known that Pujara, considered to be the ‘wall’ of the Indian team in Test matches, has scored 7021 runs in 99 Test matches at an average of 44.15. He has scored 19 centuries and 34 half-centuries during this period. Pujara’s highest score in 99 Tests was 206 not out.