Ind-Eng first test: Pujara hit century on the second day
New Delhi: Indian batsman Cheteshwar has completed his century on second day of the first Test against England at Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera on Friday.
Pujara took 190 balls and 14 boundaries to complete his second Test ton.
On Day 1, Virender Sehwag cracked his first century in more than two years as India came up with a solid batting display to take control of the first Test against England on Thursday.
Opener Sehwag, playing his 99th Test, blasted 16 fours and a six in his usual belligerent fashion, helping him to his first century since November, 2010.
He dominated the rival bowling attack after the hosts opted to bat on a bone-dry pitch, offering low bounce and some turn.
Sehwag was given good support by Gambhir who scored his runs in 111 balls and Pujara, who was closing in on his second Test century after batting watchfully for almost four hours and facing 181 balls. He hit 13 fours.
Pujara and Yuvraj saw off the new ball till close after offie Swann turned around the visitors’ fortunes by sending back Gambhir and then Sehwag, Tendulkar and Kohli in quick succession.
