Cheteshwar Pujara, who was left out for the first 2 matches of the series, made a strong impact on his comeback by scoring a well-crafted half century and he still going strong. Pujara, who usually bats at No. 3, opened the innings with KL Rahul and absorbed all the pressure on a wicket that had something for fast bowlers. Pujara took 127 balls to reach the half-century landmark and this shows the patience with which Pujara has batted in the middle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKSpGFoZzOc
India needs to have faith in him is because he has shown glimpses of brilliance in the past. If he gains his confidence back, he is a top contender for the no. 3 spot. India has tried a number of players at that spot, but none of them have been consistent.
