Pat Cummins names Cheteshwar Pujara as toughest India opponent
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Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Pat Cummins, the Australian cricket captain, identified Cheteshwar Pujara as his toughest opponent from India in a recent promotional video. Cummins praised Pujara's patience and resilience, particularly evident during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Pujara faced Australia in 25 Tests, accumulating 2,074 runs at an impressive average of 49.38. Cummins highlighted Pujara's capability to withstand pressure, stating it felt like 'death by a thousand papercuts.' He also named other challenging opponents from various nations, including Brendon McCullum from New Zealand and Saeed Ajmal from Pakistan.
- •Cummins calls Pujara his toughest Indian opponent in a promotional video.
- •Pujara scored 2,074 runs at an average of 49.38 against Australia.
- •Cummins praises Pujara's ability to withstand pressure and build innings.
- •He named McCullum, Ajmal, and others as tough opponents during his career.
- •Pujara retired from international cricket after 103 Tests for India.
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — No MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma: Pat Cummins names 'toughest' India player he faced
"Pat Cummins, the Australian cricket captain, named Cheteshwar Pujara as his toughest foe from India. Pujara’s unwavering spirit and resilience during two challenging Border-Gavaskar Trophy series tested the Australians' resolve. Across 25 Tests, he amassed 2,074 runs with a remarkable average of 49.38. Cummins also mentioned other formidable competitors like Brendon McCullum and Saeed Ajmal, alongside the likes of Alastair Cook and AB de Villiers in his reflections.
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