NEW DELHI: Come April when the rustic's top cricketers crisscross the nation for IPL, Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara will likely be starting his "homework" for India's 'English Test'.
Pujara will likely be turning out for English county heavyweights Yorkshire in Division 1 with an eye fixed on five-match Test sequence towards England in August.
"I am looking forward to the county season as we will be playing Test matches in August. I was with Yorkshire in 2015 when we won the County Championship. It's a fantastic team with good bunch of professionals, which helps me become a better cricketer," Pujara said.
According to Pujara, essentially the most advisable aspect will likely be taking part in county cricket at Test venues of India's excursion, which can give an concept about pitches and prerequisites.
"Look, playing at Headingley in early English summer with temperatures around 4 or 6 degrees will test any batsmen's technique and temperament. Even scoring a 50 is tough. By the time, India tour starts, it will be bit more pleasant," said Pujara.
"Now playing Division 1 has its advantages. I will be playing against Middlesex (Lord's), Warwickshire (Birmingham) and Surrey (Oval) in away games, where India will play Test matches. So I will get a fair idea about the pitches and conditions," Pujara defined additional.
For Pujara, there isn't much alternate method wise from South Africa to England.
"The fundamentals will remain the same but the primary criteria of doing smartly is respecting stipulations. Technically, it is kind of similar.
"I exploit lighter bats when taking part in in a foreign country. Also the kind of battle we put in South Africa will augur smartly for us in England. May be we will have batted just a little better but we have been in with a chance in all video games," said Pujara.
The 30-year-old cricketer, who has performed 57 suits in the longest format, agreed that none of the top Test teams are travelling smartly.
"England's performance in Ashes will inform you that all top teams are suffering a good bit in in a foreign country stipulations."
As the dialogue veered in opposition to taking part in spinners, Pujara agreed that the group will likely be smartly provided to play Moeen Ali, who had tormented them with 19 wickets.
"Obviously we will be able to be better ready but that does not imply we will be able to take Moeen or some other English bowler calmly. The easiest section is now we have a good idea about their core bowling unit," said Pujara.
Talking about South African batsmen no longer choosing Yuzvendra Chahal or Kuldeep Yadav right through ODI sequence, Pujara said: "It will likely be tricky if you can't pick up the variation from wrists.
"If you can't differentiate Chahal's googly from his flippers, then there's trouble. You have to have an understanding which way the ball would turn."
He has no longer got an IPL deal right through the past few seasons and he does admit that it's got a lot to do with "public perceptions".
"Perception I would say has played a major role. If you check my performance in List A (average of 58 plus over 88 games) and T20s (strike rate of 105.18 in 58 games), I still have a lot to offer in shorter formats. I am not at all worried as I know my opportunity would come at some point of time," he signed off.
Pujara will likely be turning out for English county heavyweights Yorkshire in Division 1 with an eye fixed on five-match Test sequence towards England in August.
"I am looking forward to the county season as we will be playing Test matches in August. I was with Yorkshire in 2015 when we won the County Championship. It's a fantastic team with good bunch of professionals, which helps me become a better cricketer," Pujara said.
According to Pujara, essentially the most advisable aspect will likely be taking part in county cricket at Test venues of India's excursion, which can give an concept about pitches and prerequisites.
"Look, playing at Headingley in early English summer with temperatures around 4 or 6 degrees will test any batsmen's technique and temperament. Even scoring a 50 is tough. By the time, India tour starts, it will be bit more pleasant," said Pujara.
"Now playing Division 1 has its advantages. I will be playing against Middlesex (Lord's), Warwickshire (Birmingham) and Surrey (Oval) in away games, where India will play Test matches. So I will get a fair idea about the pitches and conditions," Pujara defined additional.
For Pujara, there isn't much alternate method wise from South Africa to England.
"The fundamentals will remain the same but the primary criteria of doing smartly is respecting stipulations. Technically, it is kind of similar.
"I exploit lighter bats when taking part in in a foreign country. Also the kind of battle we put in South Africa will augur smartly for us in England. May be we will have batted just a little better but we have been in with a chance in all video games," said Pujara.
The 30-year-old cricketer, who has performed 57 suits in the longest format, agreed that none of the top Test teams are travelling smartly.
"England's performance in Ashes will inform you that all top teams are suffering a good bit in in a foreign country stipulations."
As the dialogue veered in opposition to taking part in spinners, Pujara agreed that the group will likely be smartly provided to play Moeen Ali, who had tormented them with 19 wickets.
"Obviously we will be able to be better ready but that does not imply we will be able to take Moeen or some other English bowler calmly. The easiest section is now we have a good idea about their core bowling unit," said Pujara.
Talking about South African batsmen no longer choosing Yuzvendra Chahal or Kuldeep Yadav right through ODI sequence, Pujara said: "It will likely be tricky if you can't pick up the variation from wrists.
"If you can't differentiate Chahal's googly from his flippers, then there's trouble. You have to have an understanding which way the ball would turn."
He has no longer got an IPL deal right through the past few seasons and he does admit that it's got a lot to do with "public perceptions".
"Perception I would say has played a major role. If you check my performance in List A (average of 58 plus over 88 games) and T20s (strike rate of 105.18 in 58 games), I still have a lot to offer in shorter formats. I am not at all worried as I know my opportunity would come at some point of time," he signed off.
Yorkshire stint will help me prepare for England tour: Pujara
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