You missed it, Rao! In the 100th Test, Pujara was dismissed for zero, becoming the topper in an unwanted record while playing against Lions

The second match of the 4-match Test series between India and Australia is being played in Delhi. This match was very important for Indian team as well as experienced batsman Cheteshwar Pujara. Pujara is playing the 100th Test match of his Test career. Fans expected a lot from him in this match. However, he was unable to live up to the expectations. An unwanted record was recorded in his name in the 100th Test. Let’s see what is the unwanted record…

After winning the toss in the second test match, Australia team decided to bat. While batting this time, Australia scored 263 runs losing all wickets in 78.4 overs. After that, the wickets of the Indian team, which came down to chase this challenge, fell quickly. Everyone expected that Cheteshwar Pujara, who came to bat at number three, would lead India’s innings. However, he failed in this. He played 7 balls in between, but failed to score a single run. Nathan Lyon, who was bowling the 20th over from Australia, dismissed Pujara on the fourth ball.

Third wicket for Nathan Lyon as he gets rid of Cheteshwar Pujara for 0.#WTC23 | #INDvAUS | 📝 https://t.co/HS93GIyEwS pic.twitter.com/BhSsIqgcCt

— ICC (@ICC) February 18, 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara’s bad record
Cheteshwar Pujara Unwanted Record was registered on Pujara’s name as soon as he was dismissed by Lions. He became the most dismissed batsman in Test cricket against Nathan Lyon. He has lost 11 wickets against Lions so far. Second place in this list is Indian team batsman Ajinkya Rahane. He has been dismissed 10 times while batting against Lions. After this, there are three players who are joint third on the list. They are Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali and Stuart Broad. All three have lost wickets against Lions 9 times each so far. (Most times getting out against Nathan Lyon in Test)

Player to be dismissed most times against Nathan Lyon in Tests
11- Cheteshwar Pujara*
10- Ajinkya Rahane
9- Ben Stokes
9- Moeen Ali
9- Stuart Broad

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